Centralia Power Canal near McKenna water level

Name: Centralia Power Canal near McKenna water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Canal gauge, Centralia Power Canal, Washington, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

10.97ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 136 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Centralia Power Canal near McKenna, where the gauge shows 10.97 ft.

That puts it 1.05 ft below the median of 12.02 ft for mid-October, based on 36 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 11.13 ft (−0.16 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.62 ft – 11.19 ft.

Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 12.02 ft1.05 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.70 ft – 15.19 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
Same day last year: 11.13 ft−0.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 8.62 ft – 11.19 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 8.62 ft – 12.73 ft

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 10 hr, 43 min First quarter 58%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Nisqually River at McKennaRiver gauge, Nisqually River	1.53 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	3.7 mi
Deschutes River near RainierRiver gauge, Deschutes River	3.04 ft	Low	±0	9 mi
Nisqually River at La GrandeRiver gauge, Nisqually River	4.25 ft	High	+0.02 ft	9 mi
Mashel River near La GrandeRiver gauge, Mashel River	1.82 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	10 mi
Skookumchuck River near VailRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	15.6 cfs	Very low	−0.4 cfs	10 mi
Ohop Creek near EatonvilleRiver gauge, Ohop Creek	1.56 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near CentraliaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River	325.98 ft	Highest on record	−0.01 ft	14 mi
North Fork Clover Creek near ParklandRiver gauge, North Fork Clover Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	17 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Centralia Power Canal near McKenna compare with last year?

It is 0.16 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.13 ft.

What is a normal level for the Centralia Power Canal near McKenna in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 12.02 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.70 ft and 15.19 ft, based on 36 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Centralia Power Canal near McKenna today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 AM PDT, the water level was 10.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Centralia Power Canal near McKenna rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.21 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Centralia Power Canal near McKenna normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12089208 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.90010, -122.49845 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	10.97 ft	2026-10-19 10:00	Provisional
Flow	136 cfs	2026-10-19 10:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Centralia Power Canal near McKenna (usgs:12089208). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/centralia-power-canal-near-mckenna

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer