PUYALLUP − NEAR ORTING (ORTW1)
   State:  Washington
   County:  Pierce
   Latitude:  47 2' 22" North
   Longitude:  122 12' 24" West
   Elevation:  353 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Seattle
   Click for NWS Official River Forecasts for ORTW1

   Action Flow:  6700 cfs (9.54 ft)
   Flood Flow:  10000 cfs (10.43 ft)
   Moderate Flood Flow:  13500 cfs (11.22 ft)
   Major Flood Flow:  16000 cfs (11.63 ft)
Daily Historical Statistics for January 12, 2026
Mean Stage: 6.75 ft  Mean Flow: 957 cfs
Max Stage: 9.61 ft  Max Flow: 6950 cfs (2022)
Min Stage:  5.07 ft   Min Flow: 150 cfs (1993)

Statistics based on water years: 1932-2025
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Flow: 21500 cfs
Date of Record: November 6, 2007

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

Hydrograph plot for ORTW1


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