River stage
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS LOPW1
In brief
The Columbia River at Longview, WA read 3.76 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 8.24 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LOPW1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.00 ft | 1894-06-07 |
| 2 | 20.30 ft | 1948-06-06 |
| 3 | 18.90 ft | 1964-12-25 |
| 4 | 18.40 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 5 | 18.00 ft | 1956-06-08 |
| 6 | 16.70 ft | 1950-05-26 |
| 7 | 16.40 ft | 1974-01-19 |
| 8 | 16.10 ft | 1965-01-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
expect minor flooding of farmland and low-lying areas not protected by levees along the Columbia.
expect flooding of farmland and property not protected by levees to begin in and near Longview, Kalama, and Woodland.
expect widespread flooding of unleveed farmland along the Columbia and low-lying areas in the vicinity of Longview, Kalama, and Woodland.
expect flooding of most islands on the Columbia River near Longview and Rainier, along with extensive flooding of unleveed farmland, mainly on the Washington side of the river.
expect major and widespread flooding of lowland areas along the Columbia from Kalama downstream to Clatskanie, including flooding of some areas in and near Longview. Water levels have historically neared the tops of some levees at this stage.
expect major widespread flooding of lowland areas, along with flooding of some areas in and near Longview. Water levels have historically neared the tops of several levees at this stage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Columbia River at Longview is at 3.76 ft, 8.24 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 13.5 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
The highest crest on record is 24.0 ft, on 1894-06-07.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LOPW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14245300). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.