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Photo: Cabin along Cle Elum River by NPS Photo (Public domain) License

Cle Elum 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 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 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 12488500, as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
40 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
71.93 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge AMERICAN RIVER NEAR NILE, WA (17.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cle Elum River

H: 85° L: 57°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
77°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
42%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
3.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
72°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cle Elum River?
Cle Elum River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Cle Elum River?
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 Cle Elum River rated?
Cle Elum River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.

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Location & Contact

Washington 98922

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