Yakima River at Horlick

1. 38.50 ftAt this stage, major flooding can be expected in and near Cle Elum, including highways and pasturelands. Levees are subject to major seepage and erosion.
2. 37.00 ftAt this stage, there will be flooding of areas in and around south Cle Elum, including pastureland in the vicinity of the river. The levees around Cle Elum may develop seepage and water may outflank the south Cle Elum levee.
3. 36.00 ftFlood Stage. The river will begin to flood low pasture lands and several roads adjacent to the river.
4. 35.50 ftBankfull. The river will be causing minor flooding of low pasturelands along the river.

Most recent crests

• December 11, 2025: 38.08 ft
• December 9, 2015: 36.11 ft
• March 31, 2011: 36.50 ft
• January 17, 2011: 36.99 ft
• January 8, 2009: 39.11 ft
• March 12, 2007: 34.67 ft
• December 16, 1999: 34.62 ft
• May 12, 1997: 34.52 ft
• February 9, 1996: 39.30 ft
• November 29, 1995: 38.08 ft

• UpstreamYakima River at Cle Elum
• DownstreamYakima River at Umtanum
• Teanaway River at Cle Elum
• Yakima River at Cle Elum Outflow
• Little Naches River at Nile
• Naches River at Cliffdell
• Yakima River at Easton
• American River (WA) at Nile

Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.