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SwedenWillamette River at Harrisburg water level
River gauge, Willamette River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 3,710 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.69 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Willamette River at Harrisburg reads 1.58 ft, a normal level.
It is 12.42 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.69 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.58 ft and 1.61 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 23.00 ftDecember 4, 1861
- Forecast peak
- 1.69 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 12.42 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- expect widespread and major flooding from north of Eugene to Harrisburg. Numerous small communites and developed areas historically flood near this level.
- 18.00 ft
- expect flooding of some homes and widespread lowland flooding. Highway 99E may be flooded and closed in numerous locations at this level.
- 17.00 ft
- major flood stage, Expect widespread flooding along the Willamette between Eugene and Albany, including several stretches of Hwy 99E in the vicinity of Harrisburg.
- 16.00 ft
- expect widespread low land flooding mainly west of the river. Portions of Highway 99E may be flooded. Historically, flooding near the Harrisburg Bridge has occurred at this and higher stages.
- 15.00 ft
- low parts of Highway 99E begin to flood. Expect widespread low land flooding along the Willamette River in the Harrisburg vicinity.
- 14.00 ft
- expect minor flooding along the Willamette River, mainly concentrated along the western banks.
- 12.00 ft
- sloughs in the Harrisburg vicinity begin to fill, and fields along west bank of the Willamette begin to flood.
- 1.58 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.00 ft | December 4, 1861 |
| 2 | 21.10 ft | January 1, 1943 |
| 3 | 18.40 ft | December 31, 1942 |
| 4 | 18.00 ft | January 19, 1953 |
| 5 | 18.00 ft | March 19, 1932 |
| 6 | 17.90 ft | December 15, 1946 |
| 7 | 17.00 ft | April 1, 1931 |
| 8 | 16.25 ft | December 26, 1955 |
| 9 | 15.56 ft | November 19, 1996 |
| 10 | 15.28 ft | April 9, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Willamette River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette River at EugeneRiver gauge, Willamette River | 9.75 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Willamette River at CorvallisRiver gauge, Willamette River | 10.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 21 mi |
| Willamette River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Willamette River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 26 mi |
| Willamette River at SalemRiver gauge, Willamette River | 5.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 47 mi |
| Willamette River at NewbergRiver gauge, Willamette River | 6,580 cfs | Very low | −170.0 cfs | 71 mi |
| Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon CityRiver gauge, Willamette River | 55.95 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 79 mi |
| Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River | 2.02 ft | Very low | +0.10 ft | 80 mi |
| Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River | 0.29 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 90 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Tom River at MonroeRiver gauge, Long Tom River | 5.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.27 ft | 7 mi |
| Long Tom River near AlvadoreRiver gauge, Long Tom River | 364 cfs | Low | −45.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| McKenzie River near CoburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 1,740 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Mohawk River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Mohawk River | 0.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| McKENZIE RIVER ABV HAYDEN BR, AT SPRINGFIELDRiver gauge | 1,600 cfs | Very low | +10.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Cedar Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 4.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Marys River near PhilomathRiver gauge, Marys River | 1.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Long Tom River near NotiRiver gauge, Long Tom River | 14.7 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Willamette River at Harrisburg?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 12.42 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 Willamette River at Harrisburg today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:20 AM PDT, the water level was 1.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Willamette River at Harrisburg rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Willamette River at Harrisburg normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Willamette River at Harrisburg?
The highest level on record is 23.00 ft on December 4, 1861.
Is Willamette River at Harrisburg expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.69 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14166000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.27040, -123.17370(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 | 1.58 ft | 2026-10-18 13:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3,710 cfs | 2026-10-18 13:20 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-18 13:20 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Willamette River at Harrisburg (usgs:14166000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/willamette-river-at-harrisburg
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