Rivers in Washington
Walla Walla River near Touchet
Below flood stage
2.68ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 6:30 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 13.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.78 ftTue, Sep 22, 11:00 AM PDT
- Record crest
- 20.58 ft1996
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftMajor flooding of areas along the river.
- 15.00 ftModerate flooding of areas along the river.
- 13.00 ftMinor flooding of low land areas along river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 17.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 10, 1996 | 20.58 ft |
| 2 | February 7, 2020 | 20.26 ft |
| 3 | December 22, 1964 | 18.90 ft |
| 4 | January 1, 1997 | 17.08 ft |
| 5 | March 15, 2026 | 15.79 ft |
| 6 | February 12, 1985 | 15.54 ft |
| 7 | April 10, 2019 | 15.45 ft |
| 8 | February 24, 1986 | 14.91 ft |
| 9 | January 9, 2009 | 14.87 ft |
| 10 | March 16, 17 | 14.40 ft |
| 11 | December 31, 2017 | 14.20 ft |
| 12 | January 6, 1969 | 14.07 ft |
| 13 | January 30, 1965 | 13.72 ft |
| 14 | January 17, 2011 | 13.60 ft |
| 15 | February 21, 1982 | 13.26 ft |
| 16 | May 5, 1993 | 13.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 15, 2026: 15.79 ft
- February 7, 2020: 20.26 ft
- April 10, 2019: 15.45 ft
- December 31, 2017: 14.20 ft
- January 17, 2011: 13.60 ft
- January 9, 2009: 14.87 ft
- January 1, 1997: 17.08 ft
- February 10, 1996: 20.58 ft
- May 5, 1993: 13.00 ft
- February 24, 1986: 14.91 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.