Willamette River at Salem, OR
Is Willamette River at Salem, OR flooding right now?
Willamette River at Salem, OR measured 5.33 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 22.7 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.33 ft
Streamflow
7,330 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 47 ft on Wed, Dec 4, 1861.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21.2 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 22.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 24.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 26.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 47 ft | 1861-12-04 |
| 47 ft | 1891-12-04 |
| 45.1 ft | 1890-02-05 |
| 43.3 ft | 1880-01-16 |
| 37.78 ft | 1964-12-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Drift Creek near Silverton, OR | 10.6 mi | Marion County |
| Silver Creek at Silverton, OR | 13.2 mi | Marion County |
| Luckiamute River near Parker, OR | 14.5 mi | Polk County |
| Luckiamute River near Suver, OR | 14.5 mi | Polk County |
| Zollner Creek near Mt Angel, OR | 15.3 mi | Marion 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.