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Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom water level

River gauge, Chambers Creek, Washington, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.63ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
37.7 cfs
1.0 1.5 2.0

History

1.01.52.0ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 191.01.52.0ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1.01.52.0ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 191.01.52.0ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
123ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026123ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
123ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026123ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom, where the gauge shows 1.63 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.49 ft, based on 26 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.14 ft above typical. A year ago it stood at 1.63 ft as well.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.61 ft – 1.85 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.49 ft0.14 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.02 ft – 2.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
1.63 ft0.00 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.61 ft – 1.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.35 ft – 3.45 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 10 hr, 42 min First quarter 61%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University PlaceRiver gauge, Leach Creek 7.2 cfs Normal +0.4 cfs 0.4 mi
Flett Creek at TacomaRiver gauge, Flett Creek 8.59 ft Normal −0.03 ft 0.7 mi
Leach Creek near FircrestRiver gauge, Leach Creek 1.68 ft Very high +0.52 ft 1.9 mi
Clover Creek near TillicumRiver gauge, Clover Creek 13.50 ft Normal −0.01 ft 3.7 mi
North Fork Clover Creek near ParklandRiver gauge, North Fork Clover Creek 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 7 mi
Puyallup River at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River 9.87 ft Low −0.07 ft 9 mi
Puyallup River at 5th St Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River 767 cfs Low −53.0 cfs 11 mi
White River near SumnerRiver gauge, White River 59.50 ft Normal −0.05 ft 14 mi

Questions and answers

Is Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom higher than last year?

It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 1.63 ft.

What is a normal level for Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.49 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.02 ft and 2.13 ft, based on 26 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 Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:12091500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.19757, -122.52872 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.63 ft 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional
Flow 37.7 cfs 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chambers Creek below Leach Creek near Steilacoom (usgs:12091500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/chambers-creek-below-leach-creek-near-steilacoom

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