Dungeness River near Sequim

1. 8.00 ftthe Dungeness River causes major flooding of roads and farm lands...with swift and deep flood waters running through some residential araes. Major damage due to erosion of river banks is possible. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Dungeness River Basin.
2. 7.00 ftthe Dungeness River will flood roads and pasture lands...with swift flood waters threatening some residential areas. Erosion may damage river banks.
3. 6.00 ftthe Dungeness River will locally spill over its banks.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 19, 2026.

Most recent crests

• December 9, 2015: 7.04 ft
• November 17, 2015: 7.24 ft
• February 6, 2015: 6.85 ft
• December 10, 2014: 7.71 ft
• March 6, 2014: 5.74 ft
• May 12, 2013: 5.19 ft
• November 30, 2012: 5.29 ft
• December 12, 2010: 7.81 ft
• January 12, 2010: 6.78 ft
• December 4, 2007: 6.65 ft

• Dungeness River at Mouth at Sequim
• Big Quilcene River at Quilcene
• Elwha River at Elwha R
• Duckabush River at Brinnon
• North Fork Skokomish River at Hoodsport
• Pacific Ocean at Bremerton Tide Gage
• Stillaguamish River at Stanwood
• North Fork Skokomish River at Cushman Dam

Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.

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.