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Kapowsin Creek

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 505 ft³/s over 94 years).
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tributary to the Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington, United States

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 12093500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 505 ft³/s over 94 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
426 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.72 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 505 ft³/s over 94 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PUYALLUP RIVER NEAR ORTING, WA (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Kapowsin Creek

H: 82° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
80°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
14%
Humidity
44%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
64°
12 PM
Overcast
65°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Overcast
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kapowsin Creek?
Kapowsin Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Kapowsin Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Kapowsin Creek rated?
Kapowsin Creek in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 14 reviews.

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