Willamette River at Eugene water level

Name: Willamette River at Eugene water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Willamette River, Oregon, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

9.75ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 01:30 AM PDT (15 min ago)

Water temperature: 62 °F

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.66 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 PM. Issued Friday, October 16 at 02:41 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Willamette River at Eugene is running below normal at 9.75 ft.

The median for mid-October is 10.28 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.53 ft below typical. It is 13.25 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 10.44 ft, a difference of −0.69 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.66 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.

The water temperature at the gauge is 62 °F.

Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 10.28 ft0.53 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 9.52 ft – 11.08 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Same day last year: 10.44 ft−0.69 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 9.74 ft – 9.95 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 9.47 ft – 14.25 ft
Highest on record: 24.80 ftFebruary 10, 1961
Forecast peak: 9.72 ftFriday, October 16 at 11:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Willamette River at Eugene

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 23.00 ft, 13.25 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: expect widespread flooding from the Ferry Street Bridge to Belt Line Road in Eugene. Also expect flooding along the right bank of the Willamette in Springfield.
24.00 ft: expect flooding of low lying land along the Willamette River from Eugene to Junction City. Coburg Road has historically been closed due to flooding at this and higher stages.
23.00 ft: expect widespread flooding of several roads and low lying areas along and near the Willamette River in and near Eugene, especially between River Road and the Willamette in north Eugene.
18.50 ft: the Willamette River at bankfull level. Expect localized flooding of some parks and trails immediately adjacent to the river.
9.75 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.80 ft	February 10, 1961
2	24.30 ft	December 26, 1964
3	22.00 ft	February 4, 1890
4	22.00 ft	February 3, 1890
5	22.00 ft	December 1, 1861
6	21.70 ft	April 9, 2019
7	20.05 ft	January 18, 2006
8	18.55 ft	December 24, 2014
9	18.39 ft	December 28, 1998
10	18.00 ft	January 15, 1894

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

16 Fri 80° 38° – Wind 7 mph

17 Sat 61° 46° 0.05 in, 26% Wind 7 mph

18 Sun 64° 40° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 64° 43° – Wind 4 mph

20 Tue 64° 40° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 67° 38° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 60° 40° 0.01 in Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 38%

Map

Other gauges on the Willamette River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Willamette River at HarrisburgRiver gauge, Willamette River	1.60 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Willamette River at CorvallisRiver gauge, Willamette River	9.99 ft	Below flood stage	±0	37 mi
Willamette River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Willamette River	2.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	41 mi
Willamette River at SalemRiver gauge, Willamette River	5.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	62 mi
Willamette River at NewbergRiver gauge, Willamette River	7,260 cfs	Very low	+33.7 cfs	85 mi
Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon CityRiver gauge, Willamette River	55.99 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	92 mi
Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River	3.76 ft	Very low	+1.74 ft	93 mi
Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River	2.14 ft	Below flood stage	+1.90 ft	103 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
McKenzie River near CoburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River	1,740 cfs	Low	+20.0 cfs	4.5 mi
McKENZIE RIVER ABV HAYDEN BR, AT SPRINGFIELDRiver gauge	1,590 cfs	Very low	+28.6 cfs	6.0 mi
Mohawk River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Mohawk River	0.73 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Coast Fork Willamette River near GoshenRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette River	2.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Cedar Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	4.5 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	8 mi
Middle Fork Willamette River at JasperRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River	2.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	10 mi
Camp Creek at Camp Creek Road Bridge, near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Camp Creek	7.96 ft	Low	±0	10 mi
Long Tom River near AlvadoreRiver gauge, Long Tom River	360 cfs	Low	+116 cfs	12 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Willamette River at Eugene higher than last year?

No, it is 0.69 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.44 ft.

What is flood stage for the Willamette River at Eugene?

The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 13.25 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Willamette River at Eugene in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 10.28 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.52 ft and 11.08 ft, based on 10 years of records.

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 Willamette River at Eugene today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 01:30 AM PDT, the water level was 9.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Willamette River at Eugene rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Willamette River at Eugene normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14158050 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.05250, -123.08278 (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	9.75 ft	2026-10-17 08:30	Provisional
Water temperature	62 °F	2026-10-17 08:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Willamette River at Eugene (usgs:14158050). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/willamette-river-at-eugene

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