White River near Auburn water level
River gauge, White River, Washington, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
High water at White River near Auburn: the latest reading is 82.31 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 78.85 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.46 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 82.44 ft, a difference of −0.13 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 82.27 ft – 82.70 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 78.85 ft3.46 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 75.31 ft – 83.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 82.44 ft−0.13 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 82.27 ft – 82.70 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 82.27 ft – 88.32 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River below Clearwater River near BuckleyRiver gauge, White River | 47.76 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| White River near BuckleyRiver gauge, White River | 800.07 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| White River above Boise Creek at BuckleyRiver gauge, White River | 40.09 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| White River at R Street near AuburnRiver gauge, White River | 367 cfs | Low | +11.0 cfs | 1.2 mi |
| White River at Roegner Park near AuburnRiver gauge, White River | 95.14 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 0.6 mi |
| White River at PacificRiver gauge, White River | 72.58 ft | High | +0.02 ft | 0.6 mi |
| White River near SumnerRiver gauge, White River | 59.58 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 1.3 mi |
| White River at 24th St E at DieringerRiver gauge, White River | 41.22 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 2.1 mi |
| White River below Tygh ValleyRiver gauge, White River | 99.2 cfs | Low | −1.8 cfs | 150 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tapps Diversion at DieringerCanal gauge, Lake Tapps Diversion | 5.74 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1.9 mi |
| Green River near AuburnRiver gauge, Green River | 57.21 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Big Soos Creek above Hatchery near AuburnRiver gauge, Big Soos Creek | 2.44 ft | Very low | ±0 | 4.4 mi |
| Puyallup River at E Main Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 452 cfs | Low | +60.0 cfs | 4.9 mi |
| Puyallup River at 5th St Bridge at PuyallupRiver gauge, Puyallup River | 854 cfs | Low | +93.0 cfs | 5.4 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the White River near Auburn higher than last year?
No, it is 0.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 82.44 ft.
What is a normal level for the White River near Auburn in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 78.85 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 75.31 ft and 83.41 ft, based on 31 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 White River near Auburn today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:15 PM PDT, the water level was 82.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is White River near Auburn rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of White River near Auburn normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 31 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:12100496(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.26593, -122.22984(WGS84)- 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 | 82.31 ft | 2026-10-18 05:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Auburn (usgs:12100496). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/white-river-near-auburn
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer