Lewis River at Woodland
Washington — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cowlitz County, Washington on the Lewis River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LRWW1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
expect major and widespread flooding in parts of Woodland, with flooding of property and many residences, buildings, and roads along the Lewis River upstream and downstream of Woodland.
26 ft
expect widespread flooding of low lying roads and residential property in and upstream of Woodland, with numerous road closures likely. Several homes are likely flooded started at this level, and the Woodland airport is inundated.
25 ft
expect flooding of many residential access roads along the Lewis River. Some homes and buildings may be threatened with flooding. Numerous road closures are likely. The Woodland airport is flooded at this level.
24 ft
flooding begins at the Woodland airport and other low lying areas along I-5. Expect widespread flooding of low lying property upstream of Woodland. Some residential access roads will be flooded, such as the vicinity of Hayes Road and Sandpiper Drive and Blue Heron Drive on the Clark County side of the Lewis just east of Woodland.
22 ft
expect flooding of low-lying property along the Lewis River. A few of the lowest spots on rural roads and residential access roads will be flooded.
19 ft
the Lewis River at and upstream of Woodland is at bankfull level. Some minor flooding of low lying property may occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 34.5 ft | — |
| Feb 8, 1996 | 34.5 ft | — |
| Feb 3, 2003 | 26.56 ft | — |
| Feb 3, 2003 | 26.56 ft | — |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 25.41 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LRWW1
River
Lewis River
County
Cowlitz, WA
Coordinates
45.9056°N, 122.7383°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lewis River at Woodland?
The Lewis River at Woodland gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Lewis River at Woodland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lewis River at Woodland is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lewis River rises?
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Where is the Lewis River at Woodland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cowlitz County, Washington at coordinates 45.9056°N, 122.7383°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.