Columbia River at Longview
Critical Stages
12' - Action
13.5' - Flood
15' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:42 PM PST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.65 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 PM 12/15 | 7.9 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/15 | 7.43 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 6.99 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/15 | 6.49 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 5.99 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 5.52 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/15 | 5.13 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/15 | 4.94 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 4.91 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/15 | 5.25 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 6.05 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 6.51 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/16 | 6.59 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/16 | 6.33 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 5.96 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | 5.66 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 5.39 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 5.19 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/16 | 5.24 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/16 | 5.82 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 6.81 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 7.75 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 8.3 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 8.31 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/16 | 8.01 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/16 | 7.55 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 7.12 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 6.66 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 6.19 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 5.73 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/16 | 5.31 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/16 | 5.04 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 4.95 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 5.22 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 6.36 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 7.47 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/17 | 8.08 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/17 | 8.07 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.75 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 7.34 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 7 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 6.67 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/17 | 6.42 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/17 | 6.38 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 6.83 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 7.68 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 8.46 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 8.77 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/17 | 8.64 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/17 | 8.26 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 7.87 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 7.11 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 6.71 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/17 | 6.31 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/17 | 5.92 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 5.58 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 5.37 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 5.6 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 6.49 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/18 | 7.42 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/18 | 7.79 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 7.66 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 7.36 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 7.1 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 6.83 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | 6.59 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | 6.43 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 6.56 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 7.31 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 8.39 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 9.2 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 9.46 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 9.35 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.96 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 8.54 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 8.13 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 7.72 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | 7.33 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/18 | 6.97 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 6.65 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 6.43 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 6.49 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 7.17 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/19 | 8.26 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/19 | 8.98 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 9.11 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 8.42 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 8.36 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 8.35 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/19 | 8.38 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/19 | 8.44 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 8.52 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 8.75 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 9.31 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 10.08 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/19 | 10.59 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/19 | 10.76 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 10.8 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 10.8 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 10.77 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 10.71 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/19 | 10.66 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/19 | 10.67 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 10.67 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 10.64 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 10.62 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 10.65 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/20 | 10.79 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/20 | 10.99 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 11.25 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 11.43 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 11.47 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 11.41 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/20 | 11.36 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/20 | 11.31 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 11.3 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 11.31 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 11.35 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 11.43 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/20 | 11.65 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/20 | 11.86 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 11.93 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 11.9 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 11.79 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 11.66 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/20 | 11.56 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/20 | 11.47 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 11.32 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 11.12 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 10.94 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 10.81 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/21 | 10.76 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/21 | 10.8 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 10.94 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 11.13 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 11.17 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 11.13 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/21 | 11.05 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/21 | 10.94 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 10.85 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 10.78 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 10.74 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/21 | 10.8 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/21 | 11.02 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/21 | 11.23 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 11.28 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 11.21 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 11.08 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/21 | 10.9 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/21 | 10.72 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/21 | 10.53 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 10.35 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 10.16 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 9.98 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/22 | 9.81 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/22 | 9.67 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/22 | 9.64 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 9.85 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 10.28 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/22 | 10.31 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/22 | 10.22 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/22 | 10.08 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/22 | 9.95 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 9.82 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 9.7 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/22 | 9.63 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/22 | 9.66 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/22 | 9.91 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/22 | 10.26 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 10.4 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 10.36 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/22 | 10.2 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/22 | 9.99 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/22 | 9.77 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/22 | 9.57 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 9.34 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 9.11 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/23 | 8.87 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/23 | 8.67 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/23 | 8.52 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/23 | 8.5 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 8.74 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 9.35 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/23 | 9.52 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/23 | 9.45 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/23 | 9.31 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/23 | 9.15 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 8.98 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 8.82 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/23 | 8.68 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/23 | 8.62 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/23 | 8.74 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/23 | 9.12 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 9.55 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 9.71 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/23 | 9.61 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/23 | 9.44 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/23 | 9.23 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/23 | 8.99 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 8.75 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 8.49 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/24 | 8.26 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/24 | 8.01 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/24 | 7.79 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/24 | 7.7 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 8 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 8.77 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/24 | 9.11 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/24 | 9 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/24 | 8.78 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/24 | 8.57 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 8.36 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 8.17 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/24 | 7.97 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/24 | 7.8 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/24 | 7.77 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/24 | 8.11 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 8.8 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 9.14 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/24 | 9.03 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/24 | 8.77 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/24 | 8.5 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/24 | 8.2 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 7.88 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 7.55 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/25 | 7.23 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/25 | 6.9 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/25 | 6.62 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/25 | 6.48 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 6.75 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:54 PM 12/15 | 8.53 | -999 |
| 12:48 PM 12/15 | 8.59 | -999 |
| 12:42 PM 12/15 | 8.65 | -999 |
| 12:36 PM 12/15 | 8.69 | -999 |
| 12:18 PM 12/15 | 8.76 | -999 |
| 12:12 PM 12/15 | 8.77 | -999 |
| 12:06 PM 12/15 | 8.79 | -999 |
| 11:48 AM 12/15 | 8.8 | -999 |
| 11:42 AM 12/15 | 8.8 | -999 |
| 11:36 AM 12/15 | 8.78 | -999 |
| 11:18 AM 12/15 | 8.71 | -999 |
| 11:12 AM 12/15 | 8.67 | -999 |
| 11:06 AM 12/15 | 8.6 | -999 |
| 10:48 AM 12/15 | 8.41 | -999 |
| 10:42 AM 12/15 | 8.35 | -999 |
| 10:18 AM 12/15 | 8.05 | -999 |
| 10:12 AM 12/15 | 7.94 | -999 |
| 10:06 AM 12/15 | 7.85 | -999 |
| 9:54 AM 12/15 | 7.67 | -999 |
| 9:48 AM 12/15 | 7.57 | -999 |
| 9:42 AM 12/15 | 7.46 | -999 |
| 9:36 AM 12/15 | 7.35 | -999 |
| 9:18 AM 12/15 | 7.02 | -999 |
| 9:12 AM 12/15 | 6.92 | -999 |
| 9:06 AM 12/15 | 6.8 | -999 |
| 8:54 AM 12/15 | 6.57 | -999 |
| 8:48 AM 12/15 | 6.47 | -999 |
| 8:42 AM 12/15 | 6.37 | -999 |
| 8:36 AM 12/15 | 6.28 | -999 |
| 8:18 AM 12/15 | 6 | -999 |
19' -
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.
18' -
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.
17' -
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.
15' -
expect widespread flooding of unleveed farmland along the Columbia and low-lying areas in the vicinity of Longview, Kalama, and Woodland.
14' -
expect flooding of farmland and property not protected by levees to begin in and near Longview, Kalama, and Woodland.
13.5' -
expect minor flooding of farmland and low-lying areas not protected by levees along the Columbia.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1894 | 24 |
| Jun 6, 1948 | 20.3 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | 18.9 |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 18.4 |
| Jun 8, 1956 | 18 |
| May 26, 1950 | 16.7 |
| Jan 19, 1974 | 16.4 |
| Jan 31, 1965 | 16.1 |
| Jun 12, 1961 | 16 |
| Jun 12, 1972 | 15 |
| May 23, 1957 | 14.8 |
| May 18, 1949 | 14.4 |
| May 23, 1951 | 14.2 |
| Dec 15, 1977 | 14 |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 13.9 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 13.37 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 13.18 |
| Feb 25, 1986 | 13.01 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
