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

Flood Warning issued March 14 at 1:02PM PDT until March 16 at 4:04AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 9:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Thurston and Grays Harbor Counties. Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River above Grand Mound. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County will flood several roads in Independence Valley including James Road, Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also cover nearby farm lands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 142.2 feet. - Flood stage is 141.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM PDT Saturday was 142.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.5 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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 evening at 915 PM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 14 at 8:33PM PDT until March 16 at 6:11AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 8:33 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 4:45 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Thurston and Grays Harbor Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River above Grand Mound. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County will flood several roads in Independence Valley with swiftly moving water including SR-12 and James, Independence, Moon and Anderson Roads. Flood waters will cut off access to and from Chehalis Reservation and inundate nearby farm lands. Some residential structures may be threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 142.5 feet. - Flood stage is 141.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM PDT Saturday was 142.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.5 feet late this evening. The river will then recede enough to return to minor flood stage by early Sunday morning. It will continue to recede before falling below flood stage by late Sunday evening. - 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 late tonight at 445 AM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 14 at 6:37PM PDT until March 15 at 10:54AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 6:37 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skookumchuck River near Bucoda. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 211.5 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will flood a few roads and low pasture lands near Bucoda. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 213.0 feet. - Flood stage is 211.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 PM PDT Saturday was 214.2 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and levels will continue to fall. It is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning, receding to 208.9 feet by Tuesday afternoon. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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 late tonight at 245 AM PDT.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 14 at 3:36PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:36 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the south slopes of the Olympics next week with snow levels rising over 7,000 feet. This will cause the Skokomish River to rise and the river could reach flood stage as early as Wednesday afternoon. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.