Major Flood
32 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
21.6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
expect major and historic flooding in Albany and surrounding areas. 1st Avenue in Albany was flooded during the great flood of 1890 at this level. Expect widespread flooding in Albany and North Albany.
34 ft
expect backwater flooding on the Calapooia River which will likely cause flooding of some residential areas in the southwest part of Albany. Also expect widespread flooding in North Albany in the vicinity of Springhill Road and Quarry Road. Expect widespread flooding along Willamette from the town of Riverside upstream to Buena Vista downstream.
33.5 ft
the flow is 177,000 cfs, which has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any given year (aka the 100-year flood). Expect widespread flooding in parts of Albany and along the Willamette from Riverside upstream to Buena Vista downstream.
32 ft
the flow is about 153,000 cfs, which has about a 2 percent chance of happening in a given year (aka the 50-year flood). Expect widespread flooding in lower parts of Albany, especially North Albany in the vicinity of Springhill Road and Quarry Road. Also expect flooding along the Willamette from the town of Riverside upstream to Buena Vista downstream.
30 ft
expect flooding of Bryant Park, along with widespread flooding of low-lying agricultural land near Albany and North Albany.
28 ft
the flow is about 102,000 cfs, which has a 10 percent chance of happening in a given year (aka the 10-year flood). Expect some flooding in North Albany, in Bryant Park, and in low areas west of Albany.
27 ft
expect some flooding in Bryant Park, as well as some flooding in South Albany.
25 ft
expect flooding of rural and secondary roads and low-lying agricultural land.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 1861 | 41 ft | 340,000 cfs |
| Dec 23, 1964 | 33.93 ft | 186,000 cfs |
| Feb 5, 1907 | 31.7 ft | 220,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ALBO3
River
Willamette River
County
Linn, OR
Coordinates
44.6386°N, 123.1070°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Willamette River at Albany?
The Willamette River at Albany gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14174000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Willamette River at Albany?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Willamette River at Albany is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 21.6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Willamette River at Albany gauge located?
The gauge is located in Linn County, Oregon at coordinates 44.6386°N, 123.1070°W. USGS site number: 14174000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey