Reservoir · Washington · United States · USGS NWIS
HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA
56.8% full
Capacity
92.76 hm³
Volume stored
53 hm³
Coordinates
47.277°N, 121.785°W
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
56.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-7.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — daily reservoir storage volume. Design capacity is unavailable for this site, so fill % is estimated against the 5-year maximum storage and may overstate fullness. Last reading: 2026-07-29.
Catchment Weather
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About HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA
As of July 29, 2026, HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA is filled to 56.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 53 hm³ of water out of a maximum 93 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 7.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA — 1447 data points between July 30, 2022 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.1% (January 23, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (December 12, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around January.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Washington basin at 47.277°N, 121.785°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 56.8%
- Water stored
- 53 hm³
- Total capacity
- 93 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 7.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Washington
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 47.277°N, 121.785°W
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 53 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 57.0% | 53 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 57.2% | 53 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 53 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 57.6% | 53 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 57.8% | 54 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 58.0% | 54 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 54 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 58.3% | 54 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 58.4% | 54 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 58.5% | 54 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 58.6% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA?
As of July 29, 2026, HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA is at 56.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 53 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA is within its normal operating range at 56.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA rising or falling?
The level at HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA hold?
HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA has a total capacity of 93 hm³.
Where is HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA reservoir located?
HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA is located in Washington, United States, within the Washington basin (coordinates 47.277°N, 121.785°W).
What is HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA used for?
HOWARD A HANSON RESERVOIR NEAR PALMER, WA is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.