Willamette River at Albany, OR
Is Willamette River at Albany, OR flooding right now?
Willamette River at Albany, OR measured 2.89 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 22.1 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.89 ft
Streamflow
4,430 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 41 ft on Wed, Dec 4, 1861.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21.6 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 22.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 27.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 29.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41 ft | 1861-12-04 |
| 33.93 ft | 1964-12-24 |
| 31.7 ft | 1907-02-06 |
| 31.2 ft | 1901-01-15 |
| 31 ft | 1909-11-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Calapooia River at Albany, OR | 1.7 mi | Linn County |
| Luckiamute River near Buena Vista, OR | 6.9 mi | Polk County |
| Santiam River at Jefferson, OR | 6.9 mi | Marion County |
| North Santiam River at Greens Bridge, near Jefferson, OR | 8.1 mi | Linn County |
| Willamette River at Corvallis, OR | 8.9 mi | Benton 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.