Willapa River near Willapa water level

Name: Willapa River near Willapa water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Willapa River, Washington, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 06:45 PM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 30.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.06 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:36 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Willapa River near Willapa is at 2.89 ft, in the normal range.

It is 18.11 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.06 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.88 ft and 2.90 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 27.28 ftDecember 20, 1994
Forecast peak: 3.06 ftTuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Willapa River near Willapa

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 18.11 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: expect major flooding. Historically, numerous homes and the Willapa Hatchery at Fork Creek have been completely flooded at this point, along with major flooding of numerous roads from Frances downstream to Raymond, including State Route 6 and US Hwy 101.
22.00 ft: expect widespread flooding. Numerous roads are flooded with deep and swiftly moving water, including Heckard Road and US Hwy 101. The magnitude of flooding on Hwy 101 will depend on the tide.
21.00 ft: expect flooding of several roads along the river, including Heckard Road. Portions of US Hwy 101 may be flooded as well if flood crest corresponds to high tide. Also expect minor flooding in Raymond.
19.00 ft: the river is at bankfull level. Above this level, it begins to spill over the banks into adjacent low lands. Some minor flooding is possible in Raymond if this river level accompanies high tide.
18.00 ft: high river flows combined with anomalously-high tides may cause some lowland flooding in and near Raymond, including low areas on Hwy 101 in Raymond and Heckard Road near Willapa.
2.89 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 14 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.28 ft	December 20, 1994
2	26.65 ft	December 4, 2007
3	24.53 ft	March 19, 1997
4	24.45 ft	January 8, 2009
5	24.43 ft	February 24, 1999
6	24.21 ft	November 24, 1990
7	24.06 ft	January 9, 1990
8	23.85 ft	November 19, 2012
9	23.33 ft	January 7, 2022
10	23.21 ft	February 8, 1996

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 64° 47° 0.02 in, 52% Wind 10 mph

18 Sun 63° 40° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 60° 44° – Wind 4 mph

20 Tue 65° 42° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 68° 43° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 60° 43° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 63° 39° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min First quarter 45%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Elk Creek below Deer Creek near DotyRiver gauge, Elk Creek	19.4 cfs	Low	±0	17 mi
Chehalis River near DotyRiver gauge, Chehalis River	306.11 ft	High	±0	18 mi
Naselle River near NaselleRiver gauge, Naselle River	4.00 ft	Low	+0.03 ft	20 mi
Chehalis River near MontesanoRiver gauge, Chehalis River	7.16 ft	High	+0.05 ft	22 mi
Wynoochee River above Black Creek near MontesanoRiver gauge, Wynoochee River	27.08 ft	High	+0.02 ft	25 mi
Satsop River near SatsopRiver gauge, Satsop River	27.80 ft	High	+0.01 ft	25 mi
Chehalis River at PorterRiver gauge, Chehalis River	30.59 ft	High	+0.04 ft	26 mi
Chehalis River near AdnaRiver gauge, Chehalis River	192.86 ft	High	±0	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Willapa River near Willapa?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 18.11 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Willapa River near Willapa today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 06:45 PM PDT, the water level was 2.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Willapa River near Willapa rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Willapa River near Willapa normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Willapa River near Willapa?

The highest level on record is 27.28 ft on December 20, 1994.

Is Willapa River near Willapa expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.06 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12013500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.65093, -123.65266 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.89 ft	2026-10-18 01:45	Provisional
Flow	30.7 cfs	2026-10-18 01:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Willapa River near Willapa (usgs:12013500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/willapa-river-near-willapa

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