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 March 15 at 3:29PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 3:29 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall combined with higher snow levels will lead to rises on the rivers flowing off the central and northern Cascades. Several rivers are forecast to reach Action Stage and a few rivers will be close to flood stage. Rivers will continue to run high through the end of the week then recede over the weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 8:15PM PDT until March 16 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:15 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates may approach up to 1 inch an hour this evening at Stevens Pass. Snow levels will rise overnight which may allow for a brief period of freezing rain.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 8:15PM PDT until March 16 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:15 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Wet snow and light freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and total ice accumulations up to 0.05 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 16 at 4:12AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:12 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall combined with higher snow levels will lead to rises on the rivers flowing off the central and northern Cascades. Several rivers are forecast to reach Action Stage and a few rivers will be close to flood stage. Rivers will continue to run high through the end of the week before receding over the weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Flood Watch issued March 15 at 2:51PM PDT until March 18 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Olympics will force rises on the Skokomish River in Mason County 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.