Columbia River at Stevenson water level
River gauge, Columbia River, Washington, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The Columbia River at Stevenson is above normal at 76.00 ft.
The median for mid-October is 75.19 ft, based on 42 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.81 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 75.79 ft, a difference of +0.21 ft.
It has risen 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 73.72 ft and 76.51 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 42 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 75.19 ft0.81 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 73.51 ft – 76.07 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (42 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 75.79 ft+0.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 73.72 ft – 76.51 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 73.16 ft – 77.21 ft
Floating and fishing near Columbia River at Stevenson
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Columbia River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River below Priest Rapids DamRiver gauge, Columbia River | 7.61 ft | Very low | +0.25 ft | 115 mi |
| Columbia River at The DallesRiver gauge, Columbia River | 84,000 cfs | Low | +3,700 cfs | 33 mi |
| Columbia River below Bonneville DamRiver gauge, Columbia River | 7.17 ft | Very low | +0.38 ft | 6 mi |
| Columbia River at VancouverTidal gauge, Columbia River | 1.11 ft | Very low | +0.37 ft | 39 mi |
| Columbia River at Port Westward, near QuincyTidal gauge, Columbia River | 89,300 cfs | Very low | +25,900 cfs | 71 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run River near Multnomah FallsRiver gauge, Bull Run River | 31.9 cfs | Very low | +0.6 cfs | 16 mi |
| Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood RiverRiver gauge, Hood River | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Bull Run River at Lower Flume near BrightwoodRiver gauge, Bull Run River | 12.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| North Fork Bull Run River near Multnomah FallsRiver gauge, North Fork Bull Run River | 8.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| White Salmon River near UnderwoodRiver gauge, White Salmon River | 3.24 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Fir Creek near BrightwoodRiver gauge, Fir Creek | 1.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Blazed Alder Creek near RhododendronRiver gauge, Blazed Alder Creek | 1.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| South Fork Bull Run River near Bull RunRiver gauge, South Fork Bull Run River | 5.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Columbia River at Stevenson higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.21 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 75.79 ft.
What is a normal level for the Columbia River at Stevenson in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 75.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 73.51 ft and 76.07 ft, based on 42 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 Columbia River at Stevenson today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 03:50 PM PDT, the water level was 76.00 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Columbia River at Stevenson rising or falling?
Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Columbia River at Stevenson normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 42 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:14128600(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.69928, -121.86841(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 | 76.00 ft | 2026-10-17 22:50 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Columbia River at Stevenson (usgs:14128600). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/columbia-river-at-stevenson
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer