Alsea River near Tidewater, OR
Is Alsea River near Tidewater, OR flooding right now?
Alsea River near Tidewater, OR measured 1.33 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.7 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.33 ft
Streamflow
91 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.5 ft on Mon, Feb 3, 1890.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 19.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 21.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.5 ft | 1890-02-03 |
| 27.44 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 25.71 ft | 1972-01-21 |
| 24.55 ft | 1974-01-16 |
| 24.04 ft | 1998-12-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers near Fisher, Oreg. | 3.4 mi | Lincoln County |
| North Fork Alsea River at Alsea, OR | 11.7 mi | Benton County |
| East Fork Lobster Creek near Alsea, Or. | 13.5 mi | Lane County |
| Big Elk Creek near Elk City, OR | 15.1 mi | Lincoln County |
| Yaquina River near Chitwood, Oreg. | 18.8 mi | Lincoln County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.