Rivers in Washington
Carbon River near Fairfax
Below flood stage
5.66ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 1:00 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 13.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.14 ftFri, Sep 25, 11:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 16.93 ft2006
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.50 ft |
| Action | 11.60 ft |
- 15.00 ftthe Carbon River will cause major flooding. Swift and deep flood waters will inundate roads...including Carbon River Rd...Pioneer Way...and SR 162...and residential areas near Crocker and Orting. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Carbon River Basin.
- 13.50 ftthe Carbon River will flood the residential areas near Crocker and sections of the Carbon River Rd
- 12.00 ftthe Carbon River will locally spill out of its banks into nearby fields and over the Carbon River Rd...including inside Rainier National Park
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 24, 2026.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1932.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 6, 2006 | 16.93 ft |
| 2 | December 9, 2025 | 16.15 ft |
| 3 | February 8, 1996 | 15.85 ft |
| 4 | November 12, 2008 | 15.82 ft |
| 5 | January 7, 2009 | 15.75 ft |
| 6 | November 28, 1995 | 15.00 ft |
| 7 | December 9, 2015 | 14.84 ft |
| 8 | December 10, 2025 | 14.65 ft |
| 9 | October 31, 2015 | 14.57 ft |
| 10 | November 4, 2022 | 14.51 ft |
| 11 | November 25, 2014 | 14.50 ft |
| 12 | January 18, 2005 | 13.91 ft |
| 13 | October 22, 2017 | 13.59 ft |
| 14 | February 7, 1996 | 13.59 ft |
| 15 | January 16, 2011 | 13.57 ft |
| 16 | December 29, 1998 | 13.51 ft |
| 17 | January 31, 2003 | 13.34 ft |
| 18 | November 25, 1999 | 13.27 ft |
| 19 | January 5, 2015 | 12.90 ft |
| 20 | December 1, 2013 | 12.55 ft |
| 21 | February 22, 2012 | 12.18 ft |
| 22 | November 23, 2012 | 10.68 ft |
| 23 | December 9, 1933 | 10.20 ft |
| 24 | November 23, 1959 | 8.56 ft |
| 25 | November 13, 1932 | 8.50 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 10, 2025: 14.65 ft
- December 9, 2025: 16.15 ft
- November 4, 2022: 14.51 ft
- October 22, 2017: 13.59 ft
- December 9, 2015: 14.84 ft
- October 31, 2015: 14.57 ft
- January 5, 2015: 12.90 ft
- November 25, 2014: 14.50 ft
- December 1, 2013: 12.55 ft
- November 23, 2012: 10.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.