Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen water level
River gauge, Coast Fork Willamette River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 725 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.13 ft by Monday, October 19 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:58 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen is at 2.21 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.79 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.13 ft by Monday, October 19 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.14 ft and 2.25 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 60 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.50 ftNovember 22, 1909
- Forecast peak
- 2.19 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 10.79 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- expect major flooding of low-lying areas from Cloverdale and Highway 58 downstream to the confluence with the Middle Fork of the Willamette near Springfield. Flooding of residential areas along Devonshire Drive, Dilley Lane, and near Seavey Loop Road north of Highway 58 near Goshen is likely.
- 15.00 ft
- expect some flooding of the neighborhood along Dilley Lane and Fremont Avenue just north of Hwy 58 and west of the Coast Fork Willamette. There will also be widespread flooding of fields and wetlands from Cloverdale Road near Creswell downstream to Highway 58.
- 13.00 ft
- expect minor flooding of low-lying areas along the Coast Fork from Cloverdale and Hwy 58 downstream to the confluence with the Middle Fork of the Willamette near Springfield. Some flooding of roads and property northwest of Hwy 58 near Goshen is possible.
- 2.21 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.50 ft | November 22, 1909 |
| 2 | 19.30 ft | January 4, 1907 |
| 3 | 17.60 ft | December 25, 1907 |
| 4 | 17.40 ft | January 15, 1909 |
| 5 | 17.17 ft | November 19, 1996 |
| 6 | 17.11 ft | December 24, 1964 |
| 7 | 15.91 ft | April 9, 2019 |
| 8 | 15.32 ft | March 17, 2025 |
| 9 | 14.45 ft | January 18, 2006 |
| 10 | 13.48 ft | December 14, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Coast Fork Willamette River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Fork Willamette River below Cottage Grove DamRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette River | 113 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Willamette River at JasperRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Cedar Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 4.5 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| McKENZIE RIVER ABV HAYDEN BR, AT SPRINGFIELDRiver gauge | 1,590 cfs | Very low | −10.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Middle Fork Willamette River near DexterRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River | 1,240 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Camp Creek at Camp Creek Road Bridge, near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Camp Creek | 7.98 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Willamette River at EugeneRiver gauge, Willamette River | 9.75 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Mohawk River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Mohawk River | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Dexter Dam Tailwater at DexterRiver gauge, Dexter Dam Tailwater | 637.19 ft | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.79 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 Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 AM PDT, the water level was 2.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen?
The highest level on record is 19.50 ft on November 22, 1909.
Is Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.13 ft by Monday, October 19 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14157500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.98040, -122.96647(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.21 ft | 2026-10-19 07:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 725 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-19 07:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen (usgs:14157500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/coast-fork-willamette-river-near-goshen
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