Columbia River: water levels along the river

7 gauges report along the Columbia River. 5 are below normal for the date and 1 above. Low water clearly outweighs high water at the moment.

The gauges on this page are spread across Washington and Oregon. Reading the gauges in order shows how a rise or a dry spell travels downstream, usually over a day or more on a big river. Fall is often a low point for rivers after the summer, until steady rain returns.