River stage
Willamette River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 10 gauges on the Willamette River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Willamette River levels, gauge by gauge
The Willamette River is measured at 10 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 2.99 ft | normal, steady |
| Canby | 59.65 ft | below flood stage |
| Corvallis | 10.05 ft | normal, steady |
| Eugene | 9.76 ft | normal, steady |
| Falls at Oregon City | 56.03 ft | normal, steady |
| Falls at Oregon City | 3.87 ft | below flood stage |
| Harrisburg | 1.68 ft | normal, steady |
| Newberg | 56.23 ft | no flood stage set |
| Portland | 2.37 ft | normal, rising |
| Salem | 5.36 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Willamette River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Albany, OR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Mill Creek (OR) 4 gauges
- Thomas Creek (OR) 1 gauge
- Pudding River 2 gauges
- Molalla River 2 gauges
- Beaver Creek (OR) 2 gauges
- Clackamas River 3 gauges
- Johnson Creek (OR) 3 gauges
- Sandy River (OR) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Willamette River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Willamette River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Willamette River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Albany is at 2.99 ft; Corvallis is at 10.05 ft; Eugene is at 9.76 ft; Falls at Oregon City is at 56.03 ft.
Where is the Willamette River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Willamette River in Oregon.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.