Columbia River below Priest Rapids Dam, WA
Is Columbia River below Priest Rapids Dam, WA flooding right now?
Columbia River below Priest Rapids Dam, WA measured 7.23 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 24.8 ft below its 32 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.23 ft
Streamflow
45,300 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 38.23 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 31 ft | 23.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 24.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 25.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 26.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38.23 ft | 2017-06-22 |
| 34.53 ft | 2016-04-22 |
| 33.97 ft | 1997-06-12 |
| 33.11 ft | 1972-06-15 |
| 32.04 ft | 2015-02-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Creek at County Line near Priest Rapids Dam, WA | 3.0 mi | Yakima County |
| Cold Creek at Highway 24 near Priest Rapids Dam, WA | 5.4 mi | Benton County |
| Dry Creek at Highway 241 near Priest Rapids Dam, WA | 7.2 mi | Yakima County |
| Dry Creek near Rattlesnake Sp near Priest Rapids Dam, WA | 11.5 mi | Benton County |
| Crab Creek near Beverly, WA | 14.0 mi | Grant 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.