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Cataract Falls

Waterfall

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 479 ft³/s over 98 years).
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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 12092000, as of Aug 23, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 479 ft³/s over 98 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
333 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.70 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 479 ft³/s over 98 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PUYALLUP RIVER NEAR ELECTRON, WA (10.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cataract Falls

H: 68° L: 47°
Sunny
Sunny
67°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
48%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
49°
6 AM
Clear
47°
9 AM
Sunny
55°
12 PM
Sunny
65°
3 PM
Sunny
68°
6 PM
Sunny
65°
9 PM
Clear
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cataract Falls?
Cataract Falls is a waterfall in Washington.
Can you swim at Cataract Falls?
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 Cataract Falls have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cataract Falls include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby