River stage
Cle Elum, Yakima River
- River level
- 4.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 8.50 ft
- Record crest
- 14.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS YUMW1
- Record crest
- 14.58 ft
- Crest date
- 1906-11-14
In brief
The Yakima River at Cle Elum, WA read 4.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.46 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge YUMW1
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.58 ft | 1906-11-14 |
| 2 | 12.12 ft | 1917-12-30 |
| 3 | 12.07 ft | 1921-12-13 |
| 4 | 11.87 ft | 1909-11-24 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11.68 ft | 1948-05-29 |
| 6 | 11.27 ft | 1959-11-23 |
| 7 | 11.27 ft | 1933-12-22 |
| 8 | 10.81 ft | 1913-06-03 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yakima River flooding at Cle Elum?
No. The Yakima River at Cle Elum is at 4.04 ft, 4.46 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cle Elum?
Action stage 8.5 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Yakima River has been at Cle Elum?
The highest crest on record is 14.58 ft, on 1906-11-14.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge YUMW1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.