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 (8.46 ft)
   Flood Flow:  8000 cfs (9.52 ft)
   Moderate Flood Flow:  10000 cfs (10.22 ft)
   Major Flood Flow:  15000 cfs (11.71 ft)
Daily Historical Statistics for March 22, 2026
Mean Stage: 5.11 ft  Mean Flow: 660 cfs
Max Stage: 6.61 ft  Max Flow: 2130 cfs (2003)
Min Stage:  4.37 ft   Min Flow: 267 cfs (1952)

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