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

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 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.

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 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...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * 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... - High snow levels, heavy rainfall, and snowmelt runoff will lead to rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible on Friday. - 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.