Station Name: NF TOLT RIVER ABOVE YELLOW CREEK NR CARNATION, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,184 feet

Nearest Address:
Carnation, WA 98014
King County

GPS Coordinates: 47.7197222, -121.7431972

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 19 at 11:06AM PDT until March 22 at 1:25AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 7:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Washington... Tolt River Above Carnation affecting King County. Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County. .Rain will continue today and will increase overnight with 2 to 3 inches expected. The Tolt and Upper Snoqualmie have fallen below flood stage and will continue below flood stage through today. Rises near flood stage are expected tomorrow. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall... inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 56.7 feet. - Flood stage is 54.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM PDT Thursday was 56.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage briefly late this evening. It will then rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to near 55.7 feet early Saturday morning. It will fall below flood stage again early Saturday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 1215 PM PDT.

Flood Watch issued March 19 at 4:32PM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 4:32 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected over the North and Central Cascades through Friday. Rainfall rates in the mountains will peak into Friday. This will create a double (or even triple) crest scenario on Friday, pushing some rivers back above flood stage. The Snoqualmie and Snohomish Rivers will likely remain above flood stage. The rivers most likely to go back above flood stage Friday are the Skykomish and Tolt Rivers. New rivers likely to exceed flood stage are the Stillaguamish and Skagit Rivers, with the latest forecast showing the Skagit River to rise into Moderate Flood stage and just below Major Flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 12:11PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 12:11 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 12:15 PM

Rainfall of 2 to 7 inches over the past 3 days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Heavy rainfall of 0.75 up to 4 inches is expected over the next 30 hours. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas. Over the last couple days at least one landslide has been reported in King County. More landslides are possible. Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after the rain ends. For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages. For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

Flood Warning issued March 19 at 6:38PM PDT until March 22 at 1:39AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 6:38 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and near moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall... inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 56.3 feet. - Flood stage is 54.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 PM PDT Thursday was 56.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near moderate flood stage through early Saturday morning before falling below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 49.3 feet Sunday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 245 AM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 19 at 11:26AM PDT until March 22 at 9:34AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County. .Rain will continue today and will increase overnight with 2 to 3 inches expected. Rivers will recede throughout the day before rising again Friday night. * WHAT...Near moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway...and low areas of the lower Snohomish valley that are not protected by levees. A stage of 27 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds roughly to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM PDT Thursday was 27.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. It will then rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to 25.8 feet late Saturday morning. It will fall below flood stage again Saturday evening and continue to fall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 1230 PM PDT.