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Paradise River

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 96 years).
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tributary to the Nisqually River in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 14226500, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 96 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
438 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.13 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 96 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COWLITZ RIVER AT PACKWOOD, WA (11.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Paradise River

H: 69° L: 55°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
67°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
25%
Humidity
57%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
4.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
59°
3 AM
Overcast
56°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 PM
Sunny
60°
9 PM
Clear
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paradise River?
Paradise River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Paradise River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Paradise River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Paradise River include camping-nearby.

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  • Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
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Location & Contact

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Amenities

Camping nearby