Puyallup River near Orting water level

What this means

The Puyallup River near Orting is well above normal at 6.15 ft.

That puts it 1.30 ft above the median of 4.86 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.50 ft (+1.65 ft).

It has risen 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 5.93 ft and 6.66 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date

4.86 ft1.30 ft above the median for this date

Normal for this date

4.05 ft – 5.84 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)

Same day last year

4.50 ft+1.65 ft

Lowest and highest in 30 days

5.93 ft – 6.66 ft

Lowest and highest in 12 months

4.49 ft – 10.65 ft