Columbia River below Priest Rapids Dam
Critical Stages
31' - Action
32' - Flood
33' - Moderate
34' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:15 AM PST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 15.32 ft
Flow: 120 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/15 | 13.95 | 104 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 14.07 | 106 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 14.2 | 107 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 14.29 | 108 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 14.34 | 109 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 14.39 | 109 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 14.49 | 110 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 14.64 | 112 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 14.8 | 114 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 14.93 | 115 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 15.01 | 116 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 15.08 | 117 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 15.16 | 118 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 15.24 | 119 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 15.45 | 122 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 15.91 | 127 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 16.37 | 133 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 16.58 | 136 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 16.59 | 136 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 16.51 | 135 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 16.43 | 134 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 16.34 | 133 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 16.26 | 132 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 16.19 | 131 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 16.12 | 130 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 16.06 | 129 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 16 | 128 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 15.95 | 128 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 15.91 | 127 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 15.87 | 127 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 15.83 | 126 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 15.79 | 126 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 15.76 | 125 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 15.72 | 125 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 15.67 | 124 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 15.32 | 120 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 15.61 | 124 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 15.66 | 124 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 15.85 | 127 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 16.02 | 129 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 16 | 128 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 16.1 | 130 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 16.3 | 132 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 16.24 | 131 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 16.04 | 129 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 15.91 | 127 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 15.72 | 125 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 15.8 | 126 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 16.12 | 130 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 15.98 | 128 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 15.96 | 128 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 15.93 | 128 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 16.03 | 129 |
| 4:45 AM 12/15 | 15.92 | 127 |
| 4:30 AM 12/15 | 16.21 | 131 |
| 4:15 AM 12/15 | 15.91 | 127 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 15.84 | 126 |
| 3:45 AM 12/15 | 15.72 | 125 |
| 3:30 AM 12/15 | 15.73 | 125 |
| 3:15 AM 12/15 | 15.73 | 125 |
| 3:00 AM 12/15 | 15.56 | 123 |
| 2:45 AM 12/15 | 15.33 | 120 |
| 2:30 AM 12/15 | 15.14 | 118 |
| 2:15 AM 12/15 | 14.94 | 116 |
| 2:00 AM 12/15 | 14.92 | 115 |
32' -
Minor flooding is possible from Priest Rapids Dam downstream to Richland.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2017 | 38.23 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34.53 |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 33.97 |
| Jun 15, 1972 | 33.11 |
| Feb 24, 2015 | 32.04 |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 31.67 |
| May 14, 2018 | 31.2 |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 30.75 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 29.84 |
| Feb 27, 1996 | 29.61 |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 28.28 |
| Jul 1, 2002 | 28.11 |
| May 31, 1998 | 27.47 |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 26.82 |
| May 24, 2008 | 26.78 |
| May 17, 2023 | 26.64 |
| May 23, 1991 | 26.58 |
| May 28, 2006 | 26.56 |
| Nov 24, 1985 | 26.11 |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 25.57 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
