Station Name: Tacoma
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
256 Port Center Rd
Tacoma, WA 98421
Pierce County

GPS Coordinates: 47.27, -122.413

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 10 at 4:48AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 4:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 4:15 PM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Northern and Central Washington Cascades beginning tonight and continuing through early Tuesday morning. Precipitation amounts of 2 to as much as 5 inches is forecast for this time frame. Snow levels near 4500 feet tonight will rise to 7000 to 7500 feet Monday night. Rivers in the outlook area will begin rising Sunday and will crest later Monday into Tuesday. Current forecasts have numerous rivers cresting in action stage. A small increase in the forecast precipitation amounts could push some river forecasts above flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 10 at 4:04AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 4:04 AM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 5:15 PM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Olympics tonight through Monday night with 3 to 5 inches possible during this time frame. Snow levels near 4500 feet tonight will rise to 7000 to 7500 feet Monday. The Skokomish river will begin rising tonight potentially reaching flood stage of 16.5 feet Sunday night and cresting near 17.7 feet Monday night. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 10 at 3:02PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 3:02 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 4:00 AM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Olympics and northern and central Washington Cascades beginning tonight and continuing through early Tuesday morning. Precipitation amounts of 2 to as much as 5 inches is forecast for this time frame. Snow levels near 4500 feet tonight will rise to 7000 to 7500 feet Monday night. Rivers in the outlook area will begin rising Sunday and will crest later Monday into Tuesday. Current forecasts have numerous rivers cresting in action stage. A small increase in the forecast precipitation amounts could push some river forecasts above flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 10 at 4:40AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 4:40 AM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 5:00 PM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Olympics tonight through Monday night with 3 to 5 inches possible during this time frame. Snow levels near 4500 feet tonight will rise to 7000 to 7500 feet Monday. The Skokomish River will begin rising tonight potentially reaching flood stage of 16.5 feet Sunday night and cresting near 17.7 feet Monday night. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Flood Watch issued January 10 at 2:57PM PST until January 12 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 2:57 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall in the Olympic mountains will force sharp rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible. - 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.