Is the Columbia River flooding?
The Columbia River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Washington. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Columbia River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Washington river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Columbia River at Stevenson, WA. The highest level ever recorded there was 77.61 ft on 17 April 2025. Peak records there go back to 1974 (41 annual peaks). It is currently at 76.24 ft, 1.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River below Priest Rapids Dam, WA | No flooding | 7.23 ft | 32 ft | |
| Columbia River at International Boundary | No current data | — | — | — |
| Columbia River at Stevenson, WA | No flood stage defined | 76.24 ft | — |