Rivers in Washington
Naches River near Naches
Below flood stage
14.55ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 17.80 ft
- Forecast crest
- 14.47 ftTue, Sep 22, 5:00 AM PDT
- Record crest
- 22.90 ft1933
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.80 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 22.50 ftSevere flooding of residences and farmland from Cliffdell downsteam through Naches to the north end of Yakima. Many roads adjacent to the the river are likely washed out and bridges threatened.
- 21.00 ftThere will be major flooding of residences along the river from Cliffdell downstream through Naches to the north end of Yakima. There will be significant flooding in pastures and orchards.
- 19.00 ftModerate flooding is possible from Cliffdell downstream to Yakima.
- 17.80 ftAt this level, there will be minor flooding near Naches, Eschback Park, Painted Rock and the north end of Yakima.
- 16.00 ftMinor flooding will be taking place in the vicinity of Ramblers Park Levee, west of Yakima.
Crest history
22 crests on NOAA’s list since 1933.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 23, 1933 | 22.90 ft |
| 2 | February 8, 1996 | 22.36 ft |
| 3 | December 11, 2025 | 20.91 ft |
| 4 | May 16, 2011 | 20.40 ft |
| 5 | December 9, 2015 | 20.19 ft |
| 6 | December 2, 1977 | 20.07 ft |
| 7 | May 16, 2011 | 19.00 ft |
| 8 | November 30, 1995 | 19.00 ft |
| 9 | March 21, 2026 | 18.75 ft |
| 10 | February 7, 2020 | 18.60 ft |
| 11 | December 4, 1975 | 18.40 ft |
| 12 | April 25, 2012 | 18.27 ft |
| 13 | May 18, 2008 | 18.25 ft |
| 14 | December 27, 1980 | 18.02 ft |
| 15 | June 17, 1974 | 17.95 ft |
| 16 | May 18, 2006 | 17.81 ft |
| 17 | November 25, 1990 | 17.60 ft |
| 18 | May 26, 1999 | 17.50 ft |
| 19 | June 8, 2011 | 17.38 ft |
| 20 | June 10, 1972 | 17.11 ft |
| 21 | May 12, 2013 | 16.82 ft |
| 22 | May 24, 1969 | 16.05 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 21, 2026: 18.75 ft
- December 11, 2025: 20.91 ft
- February 7, 2020: 18.60 ft
- December 9, 2015: 20.19 ft
- May 12, 2013: 16.82 ft
- April 25, 2012: 18.27 ft
- June 8, 2011: 17.38 ft
- May 16, 2011: 19.00 ft
- May 16, 2011: 20.40 ft
- May 18, 2008: 18.25 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.
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.