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SwedenWillamette River at Portland water level
Tidal gauge, Willamette River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2,080 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.28 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 06:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Willamette River at Portland is at 2.52 ft, in the normal range.
It is 15.48 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
It has risen 0.69 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.28 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 06:00 PM. There is still 15.48 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between −0.05 ft and 3.86 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 33.00 ftJune 7, 1894
- Lowest on record
- −2.20 ftDecember 8, 1990
- Forecast peak
- 5.28 ftTuesday, October 27 at 06:00 PM
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- expect flooding of downtown Portland from Park Ave east to the Willamette and north of Burnside. Historically, Union Station begins to flood at this point and rail traffic will likely be impacted. Expect flooding of Oaks Park, along with moorages and industrial areas from Oregon City through downtown Portland into industrial NW Portland.
- 28.80 ft
- expect the river level to reach the top of the lowest point of the downtown Portland sea-wall. Flooding of some portions of Waterfront Park is possible at this and higher stages.
- 27.00 ft
- expect flooding of Front Street near the Burnside Bridge.
- 26.00 ft
- expect flooding of numerous structures along the Willamette river from Oregon city to the confluence with the Columbia.
- 24.00 ft
- expect localized flooding in the Northwest Portland industrial area.
- 22.00 ft
- expect minor localized flooding along the Willamette from Oregon City to the confluence with the Columbia.
- 18.00 ft
- expect minor flooding of localized areas along the lower willamette. Flooding is mainly confined to the islands on the willamette river from oregon city to the confluence with the columbia.
- 17.00 ft
- expect flooding of some low spots of trails along the west and east banks of the Willamette in and near downtown Portland.
- 2.52 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.00 ft | June 7, 1894 |
| 2 | 30.00 ft | June 1, 1948 |
| 3 | 30.00 ft | June 14, 1948 |
| 4 | 29.80 ft | December 25, 1964 |
| 5 | 28.70 ft | February 6, 1890 |
| 6 | 28.55 ft | February 9, 1996 |
| 7 | 28.20 ft | June 24, 1876 |
| 8 | 27.30 ft | July 1, 1880 |
| 9 | 26.40 ft | June 4, 1956 |
| 10 | 26.20 ft | June 14, 1882 |
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 | −0.01 ft | 103 mi |
| Willamette River at HarrisburgRiver gauge, Willamette River | 1.59 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 90 mi |
| Willamette River at CorvallisRiver gauge, Willamette River | 10.16 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 72 mi |
| Willamette River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Willamette River | 3.07 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 64 mi |
| Willamette River at SalemRiver gauge, Willamette River | 5.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 44 mi |
| Willamette River at NewbergRiver gauge, Willamette River | 6,470 cfs | Very low | −380.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon CityRiver gauge, Willamette River | 55.98 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River | 4.09 ft | Low | +0.53 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, PortlandRiver gauge, Crystal Springs Creek | 13.9 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at PortlandRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 8.34 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Johnson Creek at MilwaukieRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 23.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Tryon Creek near Lake OswegoRiver gauge, Tryon Creek | 0.7 cfs | Low | +0.2 cfs | 6.0 mi |
| Columbia River at VancouverTidal gauge, Columbia River | 2.17 ft | Normal | +0.45 ft | 7 mi |
| Johnson Creek at SycamoreRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 1.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Kelley Creek at Se 159th Drive at PortlandRiver gauge, Kelley Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Fanno Creek at DurhamRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Willamette River at Portland?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 15.48 ft below it.
What is the water level of Willamette River at Portland today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:15 PM PDT, the water level was 2.52 ft. Up 0.69 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Willamette River at Portland rising or falling?
Up 0.69 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Willamette River at Portland 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 Portland?
The highest level on record is 33.00 ft on June 7, 1894. The lowest is −2.20 ft on December 8, 1990.
Is Willamette River at Portland expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.28 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 06:00 PM.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14211720(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.51750, -122.66917(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 | 2.52 ft | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,080 cfs | 2026-10-18 19:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-18 19:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Willamette River at Portland (usgs:14211720). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/willamette-river-at-portland
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