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Puyallup River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 66 years).
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tributary to Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 12091200, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 66 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.22 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 66 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LEACH CREEK NEAR FIRCREST, WA (5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Puyallup River

H: 77Β° L: 60Β°
Sunny
Sunny
75Β°
|
Feels like 72Β°
Precipitation
13%
Humidity
55%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
64Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
61Β°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
60Β°
9 AM
Overcast
63Β°
12 PM
Cloudy
68Β°
3 PM
Sunny
76Β°
6 PM
Sunny
75Β°
9 PM
Overcast
65Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Puyallup River?
Puyallup River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Puyallup River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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