Cowlitz River at Kelso
Cowlitz County, Washington
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What floods at each level
- 28.5 ft
major flooding in Kelso occurs, including residential and business areas. Numerous roads are flooded and closed, and levees may be subject to erosion and overtopping at this level.
- 26.5 ft
some flooding of business and residential areas occurs in Kelso. Numerous road closures can be expected. The top of some levees are approached at this level.
- 24.5 ft
flooding of a few residential areas in Kelso begins. Also expect widespread flooding of pasture land and low lying roads.
- 21.5 ft
flooding of several low lying and secondary roads begins, including the Cowlitz Gardens neighborhood, along with flooding of pasture and lowland upstream of Kelso.
- 19.5 ft
the river is at bankfull level.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 29.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1933 | 28.86 ft | — |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 27 ft | — |
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