Real Time Watershed

The Thornton Creek watershed is a dynamic place, affected by both natural and human activity. Click on links below to check up on the watershed's current weather or traffic. If there are other near real-time data for the Thornton Creek watershed that we should add, let us know! 

Watershed Weather

Here are a couple of frequently updated weather stations near the Thornton Creek watershed.
Shoreline
Shoreline - Kings Elementary School
Seattle-NOAA-Lake Washington
Seattle Sand Point Way NE (7600 Sand Point Way NE)

The importance of weather in a watershed.
Not only does the rain refresh our lawns and gardens, all precipitation in the watershed affects the creek. When it rains, water flows over the landscape and soaks in where there are plants and open spaces, and quickly washes into the creek where there are impermeable surfaces (buildings, parking lots, streets, etc.). In a watershed that is heavily developed, such as the Thornton Creek watershed, any appreciable precipitation will cause the creek to rise very quickly. The rapid flush of water down the creek can cause more erosion and upset aquatic habitat, and will likely carry pollutants like oil, gasoline, pesticides, fertilizers, and even bacteria. 
Find out more about water quality in Thornton Creek.  

How is traffic in the Thornton Creek watershed?
Below are a few examples of what traffic looks like in 1-minute updates.  

Regional Traffic:
Washington Department of Transportation
Kiro 7

North Thornton Creek Watershed
I-5 and NE 175th St.
Interstate 5 and NE 145th St.

Mid-watershed
Northgate Way and 1st Ave. NE
Northgate Way and 5th Ave. NE - East Bound
Northgate Way and 5th Ave. NE - North Bound
Interstate 5 and Northgate Way

Southern Thornton Creek watershed
Interstate 5 and NE 85th St.

Near the Thornton Creek Watershed
Interstate 5 and Lake City Way