Is the Willamette River flooding?

Oregon · 7 gauges · Oregon river levels

The Willamette River is tracked by 7 USGS streamgauges in Oregon. 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 Willamette River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 6 of 7 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 Oregon river levels.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Willamette River at Salem, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 39.00 ft on 4 December 1861, carrying 500,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1861 (136 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.33 ft, 33.7 ft below that record.

Drains 7,280 sq mi · gauge elevation 106 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Willamette River at Eugene, ORNo flooding9.90 ft23 ft
Willamette River at Harrisburg, ORNo flooding1.70 ft14 ft
Willamette River at Corvallis, ORNo flooding9.91 ft30 ft
Willamette River at Albany, ORNo flooding2.89 ft25 ft
Willamette River at Salem, ORNo flooding5.33 ft28 ft
Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon City, ORNo flooding55.99 ft64 ft
Willamette River at Newberg, ORNo current data
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.