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Thurston County, Washington

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.

River Flood Monitoring

​You can see National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) river level statistics and predictions by selecting from the list of rivers below.

Each river has one or more gauges monitoring water levels and has a description of where the gauge is located along the river. Refer to the gauge that is closest to the area you are interested in monitoring.

Next to each gauge graph is a chart summarizing flood levels and historical information.

Click here to see a page showing all gauge graphs for quick reference.

Deschutes River

Skookumchuck River

Nisqually River

Black River

Chehalis River

Note: Flood prediction is not an exact science. Although gauge readings and historical data are excellent forecasting tools, please remember that rivers continually change. There are also local factors that can contribute to flooding such as stream and creek discharge into a river, snowmelt and damming caused by fallen trees and other debris. Therefore, during flood situations floodplain residents should not rely solely on gauge readings and historical flood levels, but should keep an eye on the river and stay tuned to local media reports.

During flood situations, Thurston County Emergency Management posts additional information and media releases on its emergency information page.

Sandbags 

Information on how to sandbag, locations to pick up sand and/or filled sandbags and release of liability form.

2023 Flood Bulletin