RIVER GAUGE · COLUMBIA RIVER
Columbia River below Priest Rapids Dam
Grant County, Washington
Water level7.29 ft
Flow45,700 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action31 ft
Minor flood32 ft
Moderate flood33 ft
Major flood34 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32 ft
Minor flooding is possible from Priest Rapids Dam downstream to Richland.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2017 | 38.23 ft | 321,000 cfs |
| Apr 21, 2016 | 34.53 ft | 250,000 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 33.97 ft | 452,200 cfs |
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