NISQUALLY − NEAR NATIONAL (NISW1)
   State:  Washington
   County:  Pierce
   Latitude:  46 45' 10" North
   Longitude:  122 4' 57" West
   Elevation:  1450 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Seattle

   
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   Action Flow:  
5400 cfs (8.48 ft)
   Flood Flow:  
8000 cfs (9.54 ft)
   Moderate Flood Flow:  
10000 cfs (10.23 ft)
   Major Flood Flow:  
15000 cfs (11.71 ft)
Daily Historical Statistics for January 26, 2026
Mean Stage: 5.08 ft  Mean Flow: 834 cfs
Max Stage: 7.08 ft  Max Flow: 3020 cfs (2003)
Min Stage:  4.02 ft   Min Flow: 236 cfs (1957)

Statistics based on water years: 1943-2025
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Flow: 
21800 cfs
Date of Record: 
November 6, 2006

The 4-10 Day Trend Forecast is based on model guidance and uncertainty during this period is greater.

Hydrograph plot for NISW1

Data Used In Plot   "label   USGS Observations