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USGS Streamgage 12097850

White River below Clearwater River near Buckley, WA

White River below Clearwater River near Buckley, WA is USGS streamgage 12097850 in Washington, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17110014. It sits on the White River, alongside 9 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 375 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1974. Typical flow runs near 1,276.5 cfs in July and 1,356.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Washington
Drainage area
375 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,164 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17110014
Coordinates
47.14677, -121.86011
USGS site number
12097850
Records begin
1974-06-01 (52 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 52 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 622.7 1,233.5 3,397.7
February 617 1,068 3,055
March 689.5 1,133.2 2,273.9
April 860.9 1,356.3 2,487.7
May 1,224.5 1,885.2 3,132.6
June 1,102.2 1,907.3 3,357
July 818.1 1,276.5 2,171.9
August 604.1 812.6 1,122.2
September 438.9 575.7 804
October 343.9 525.3 1,374.5
November 494.6 1,012.6 3,144.7
December 569.7 1,050.7 3,064.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does White River below Clearwater River near Buckley, WA normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,907.3 cfs, against 525.3 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for White River below Clearwater River near Buckley, WA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1,233.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 622.7 and 3,397.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has White River below Clearwater River near Buckley, WA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 12097850 begin in 1974, about 52 years, covering roughly 6,324 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is White River below Clearwater River near Buckley, WA?
The gauge sits at 47.14677, -121.86011, in Washington, in hydrologic subbasin 17110014, at an elevation of about 1,164 feet, draining roughly 375 square miles.
Can I use White River below Clearwater River near Buckley, WA data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Upstream and downstream on the White River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the White River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin