River stage
Kiona, Yakima River
- River level
- 3.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 5.11 ft
- Recent low
- 2.74 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KIOW1
- 30-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Average
- 3.37 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.57 ft
In brief
The Yakima River at Kiona, WA read 3.80 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.20 ft below action stage. That is 0.15 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KIOW1
Water 55 °F (13 °C) · -1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.57 ft | 1933-12-23 |
| 2 | 20.98 ft | 1996-02-11 |
| 3 | 20.12 ft | 1906-11-17 |
| 4 | 18.65 ft | 1974-01-18 |
| 5 | 17.20 ft | 1948-05-31 |
| 6 | 16.52 ft | 1975-12-06 |
| 7 | 16.27 ft | 1980-12-28 |
| 8 | 16.16 ft | 2025-12-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
There will be minor flooding of pastures and roads adjacent to the river...especially in low lying areas of West Richland.
- 14.50 ft
At this level, there will be moderate flooding of farmland, roads and some residential areas...especially in the West Richland area.
- 16.00 ft
There will be flooding of in the RV Park in Benton City along the river. There will extensive flooding in the West Richland area from Twin Bridge to the Columbia River, including the West Richland Golf Course and along Kingston...Hyde and Jones roads.
- 20.00 ft
There will be flooding of in the RV Park in Benton City along the river. There will extensive flooding in the West Richland area from Twin Bridge to the Columbia River, including the West Richland Golf Course and along Kingston...Hyde and Jones roads.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yakima River flooding at Kiona?
No. The Yakima River at Kiona is at 3.8 ft, 7.2 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kiona?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 14.5 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Yakima River has been at Kiona?
The highest crest on record is 21.57 ft, on 1933-12-23.
Is the Yakima River high or low right now at Kiona?
At 3.8 ft it is higher than 78% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Kiona, Yakima River?
The water temperature at Kiona, Yakima River is 55 °F (12.7 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS. It has fallen 1.4 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KIOW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12510500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.