River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHNO3
In brief
The Columbia River at St. Helens, OR read 2.16 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.34 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHNO3
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.10 ft | 1948-06-14 |
| 2 | 24.00 ft | 1964-12-25 |
| 3 | 23.20 ft | 1956-06-05 |
| 4 | 23.00 ft | 1996-02-10 |
| 5 | 21.60 ft | 1950-06-27 |
| 6 | 20.10 ft | 1961-06-10 |
| 7 | 19.80 ft | 1957-05-23 |
| 8 | 19.78 ft | 1996-01-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
expect flooding of low areas along the Columbia.
expect flooding of low lying farmland to begin. Levee watches along the Lewis River historically have been in effect at this level.
expect widespread lowland flooding. Levee watches have historically been in effect at this and higher stages for Bachelor Island and locations near Lewis River confluence.
expect major flooding near St. Helens Oregon and Kalama Washington, along with widespread flooding of lowland agricultural areas.
expect major flooding, especially near Kalama Washington. This river level historically nears the tops of several levees along the Columbia and Lewis Rivers.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Columbia River at St. Helens is at 2.16 ft, 12.34 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14.5 ft, minor flooding 15.5 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
The highest crest on record is 27.1 ft, on 1948-06-14.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHNO3). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.