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SwedenWillapa River near Willapa water level
River gauge, Willapa River, Washington, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 30.7 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.86 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:50 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 fall to 2.86 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 PM. 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
- 2.90 ftSunday, October 18 at 11:00 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.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | 3.99 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Chehalis River near MontesanoRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 4.75 ft | Normal | +1.12 ft | 22 mi |
| Wynoochee River above Black Creek near MontesanoRiver gauge, Wynoochee River | 27.07 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Satsop River near SatsopRiver gauge, Satsop River | 27.78 ft | High | +0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Chehalis River at PorterRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 30.59 ft | High | +0.01 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 18, 2026, 10:45 AM 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 fall to 2.86 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 PM.
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 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 30.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 17:45 | 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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