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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Visual. Look for flows of 400-500 cfs. The gauge at Electron is located just upstream of the diversion for the powerhouse which removes up to 400 cfs from the river.

Gauge Information

Name

Range

Difficulty

Updated

Level

PUYALLUP RIVER NEAR ELECTRON, WA

usgs-12092000

300 - 1000 cfs

00h40m

371 cfs (rc= 0.1 )

Most of the time the flow is 400 cfs less than reported on this gauge because flows are diverted to the powerhouse.

Gauge (92.8 sq.mi. drainage).

Range	Water Level	Difficulty	Comment
300 -1000 cfs	barely runnable-high runnable	V	Most of the time the flow is 400 cfs less than reported on this gauge because flows are diverted to the powerhouse.

Report - Reports of Puyallup 1 - Niesson Creek to Electron and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

No Reports Filed