Station Name: Tacoma
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet / 5 meters

Sensor Depth: -4.5 feet / -1.4 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 47.27, -122.413

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued November 6 at 4:04PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu November 6, 2025, 4:04 PM
Expires: Fri November 7, 2025, 5:15 AM

ESFSEW Another storm system is impacting western Washington today and tonight, with total 24 hour rainfall amounts ending Friday morning will be between 2 to 2.75 inches in the central Cascades. Snow levels this evening will be between 6000-7000 feet and will decrease to 3800-4000 feet Friday morning. This combination of heavy rainfall and high snow levels will lead already elevated rivers to rise, potentially above flood stage. While the probability is low, the Snoqualmie River has the greatest chance of minor flooding. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Hydrologic Outlook issued November 6 at 1:14PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu November 6, 2025, 1:14 PM
Expires: Fri November 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

ESFSEW Another storm system will impact western Washington tonight, with additional rainfall between 2 to 2.75 inches. Snow levels this evening will be between 6000-7000 feet and will decrease to 3800-4000 feet Friday morning. This combination of heavy rainfall and high snow levels will lead already elevated rivers to rise, potentially above flood stage. While the probability is low, the Snoqualmie River has the greatest chance of minor flooding. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 1:19AM PST until November 8 at 2:14AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri November 7, 2025, 1:19 AM
Expires: Fri November 7, 2025, 9:30 AM

...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 AM PST Friday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river has started to crest and is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 930 AM PST.

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 8:53AM PST until November 8 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri November 7, 2025, 8:53 AM
Expires: Fri November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM

...Flood warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Diminishing showers today becoming dry for a few days will allow the Skokomish River to continue to fall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM PST Friday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall this morning. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - 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 this afternoon at 500 PM PST.