Station Name: REX RIVER NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,847 feet / 563 meters

Nearest Address:
NFS Rd 5130
Garcia, WA 98045
King County

GPS Coordinates: 47.35066169, -121.6631582

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued December 19 at 2:53PM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:53 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible as a result of regulated reservoir and dam operations. * WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the following counties, King, Lewis and Pierce. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Regulated rivers may continue to remain elevated or increase as reservoirs and dam operators manage the water levels. River flows downstream of dams may rise or lower rapidly as a result. Dam regulations can change rapidly to account for incoming water. - 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.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:42PM PST until December 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:42 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King Counties. .High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast. * WHERE...White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 8,000.0 cfs, the White River will spill over its banks below Mud Mountain Dam producing high water that will encroach on roads and residences, particularly in the Red Creek area. 8000 cfs on the White River is within phase 3 flood in the King County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM PST Friday the flow was 8,940.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 400 AM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:39PM PST until December 21 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:39 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:45 AM

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... White River At R Street Bridge affecting Pierce and King Counties. .The river forecast is based on current dam operations. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at R Street Bridge. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10,000 cfs, River flooding may occur upstream of the A Street Bridge in the City of Auburn. River levels will likely be up against the temporary flood protection barriers, with flooding likely at Government Canal and Butte Avenue in the City of Pacific and downstream of the Stewart Street Bridge in the City of Sumner. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 7,350 cfs. - Flood flow is 7,500 cfs. - Forecast...The river will continue to fall, going below flood stage by Saturday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can k

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:36PM PST until December 20 at 10:14PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:36 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Green River Near Auburn affecting King County. .The river forecast is based on current dam operations. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River near Auburn. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 9,000.0 cfs, the Green River will flood low areas of the middle Green River valley with water over SE Green Valley Rd. Some backwater inundation is possible in lower Mill Creek basin between Auburn and Kent. A flow of 9000 cfs feet on the Green River corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM PST Friday the flow was 9,410.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM PST Friday was 9,730.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling through the weekend. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9,310.0 cfs on 12/19/1947. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 500 AM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 20 at 4:07AM PST until December 20 at 12:30PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:07 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Green River Near Auburn affecting King County. .The river forecast is based on current dam operations. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. * WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast. * WHERE...Green River near Auburn. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7,000.0 cfs, the Green River will spill over its banks into low areas in Green Valley and in lower Mill Creek basin between Auburn and Kent. A flow of 7000 cfs on the Green River corresponds to a phase 2 flood in the King County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM PST Saturday the flow was 8,880.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs. - The most recent observation has the river just under flood flow as it has continued to ease last night into early this morning. - Forecast...River flow is expected to remain steady into this afternoon, then begin decreasing again. It will reach a significant departure from flood flow by early this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 this afternoon at 1215 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 20 at 4:02AM PST until December 21 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:02 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... White River At R Street Bridge affecting Pierce and King Counties. .The river forecast is based on current dam operations. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at R Street Bridge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 10,000 cfs, River flooding may occur upstream of the A Street Bridge in the City of Auburn. River levels will likely be up against the temporary flood protection barriers, with flooding likely at Government Canal and Butte Avenue in the City of Pacific and downstream of the Stewart Street Bridge in the City of Sumner. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM PST Saturday the flow was 8,380.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 7,500.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 AM PST Saturday was 8,810.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river will continue to gradually fall but still remain above flood flow through the day today. The current is for flow to finally sink below flood early Sunday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 this afternoon at 1215 PM PST.

Flood Watch issued December 20 at 3:26AM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 3:26 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the following counties, King, Lewis and Pierce. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Regulated rivers may continue to remain elevated or increase as reservoirs and dam operators manage the water levels. River flows downstream of dams may rise or lower rapidly as a result. Dam regulations can change rapidly to account for incoming water. - 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.

Flood Warning issued December 20 at 3:24AM PST until December 20 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 3:24 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 11:30 AM

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King Counties. .The river forecast is based on current dam operations. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8,000.0 cfs, the White River will spill over its banks below Mud Mountain Dam producing high water that will encroach on roads and residences, particularly in the Red Creek area. 8000 cfs on the White River is within phase 3 flood in the King County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM PST Saturday the flow was 8,930.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs. - The river remains steady at just below flood flow at 8,930 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to see a gradual decline throughout the day today. If this remains consistent, this would keep the river within Action Stage throughout the weekend and into early next week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 this morning at 1130 AM PST.