WILLAMETTE RIVER AT PORTLAND, OR
USGS 14211720 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, specific conductance
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USGS 14211720 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, specific conductance
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:45 PM PST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 150 readings from Oct 29, 6:55 PM PDT to Nov 5, 5:45 PM PST; ranging 49.2 to 34,400 ft³/s; latest 17,300 ft³/s; 10 gaps in the record; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM PST | 17,300 | 4.01 | 53.4 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 4:50 PM PST | 28,400 | 4.63 | 53.4 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 3:55 PM PST | 18,600 | 5.21 | – | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM PST | 10,200 | 5.41 | – | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 2:05 PM PST | 1,510 | 5.23 | – | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 10:55 AM PST | 388 | 1.8 | – | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM PST | 13,300 | 1.6 | – | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 9:05 AM PST | 13,500 | 1.78 | – | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 8:10 AM PST | 15,000 | 2.08 | 53.2 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM PST | 17,600 | 2.41 | 53.2 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 6:20 AM PST | 15,000 | 2.75 | 53.2 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 5:25 AM PST | 14,700 | 3.05 | 53.2 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM PST | 22,600 | 3.37 | 53.4 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 3:35 AM PST | 29,100 | 3.94 | 53.4 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 5, 2:40 AM PST | 16,900 | 4.56 | 53.4 | 14,700–30,000 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM PST | 627 | 2.02 | – | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 10:05 PM PST | 12,200 | 1.76 | – | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 9:10 PM PST | 16,200 | 1.88 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM PST | 17,600 | 2.18 | 53.6 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 7:20 PM PST | 18,800 | 2.53 | 53.6 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 6:25 PM PST | 14,900 | 2.82 | 53.6 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM PST | 15,000 | 3.12 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 4:35 PM PST | 24,800 | 3.5 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 3:40 PM PST | 24,800 | 4.15 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM PST | 11,000 | 4.75 | 53.6 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 1:50 PM PST | 7,280 | 4.83 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 10:05 AM PST | 817 | 1.29 | – | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 9:10 AM PST | 11,600 | 0.95 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM PST | 16,800 | 1.12 | 53.2 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 7:20 AM PST | 17,400 | 1.4 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 6:25 AM PST | 19,900 | 1.77 | 53.2 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM PST | 18,800 | 2.12 | 53.2 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 4:35 AM PST | 14,600 | 2.5 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 3:40 AM PST | 15,800 | 2.79 | 53.4 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM PST | 24,000 | 3.23 | 53.6 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 1:50 AM PST | 24,100 | 3.81 | 53.6 | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 4, 12:55 AM PST | 11,200 | 4.32 | – | 15,000–30,100 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM PST | 1,500 | 1.65 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 8:35 PM PST | 12,300 | 1.58 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 7:40 PM PST | 14,900 | 1.82 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM PST | 18,300 | 2.13 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 5:50 PM PST | 14,700 | 2.45 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 4:55 PM PST | 13,700 | 2.68 | – | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM PST | 23,600 | 3.1 | – | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 3:05 PM PST | 28,400 | 3.75 | – | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 2:10 PM PST | 15,000 | 4.31 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM PST | 10,400 | 4.47 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM PST | 1,250 | 1.25 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 8:20 AM PST | 12,200 | 0.96 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 7:25 AM PST | 13,700 | 1.19 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM PST | 16,700 | 1.51 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 5:35 AM PST | 15,500 | 1.81 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 4:40 AM PST | 16,900 | 2.19 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM PST | 16,500 | 2.57 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 2:50 AM PST | 15,100 | 2.89 | 53.6 | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 1:55 AM PST | 19,600 | 3.22 | – | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM PST | 23,200 | 3.63 | – | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 3, 12:05 AM PST | 16,700 | 4.19 | – | 15,200–31,300 |
| Nov 2, 11:10 PM PST | 4,980 | 4.45 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 8:05 PM PST | 726 | 1.69 | – | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 7:10 PM PST | 10,700 | 1.64 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM PST | 15,400 | 1.84 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 5:20 PM PST | 17,000 | 2.1 | 54 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 4:25 PM PST | 13,200 | 2.34 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 12,800 | 2.59 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 2:35 PM PST | 21,000 | 3 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 1:40 PM PST | 21,900 | 3.6 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM PST | 12,300 | 3.86 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 11:50 AM PST | 2,630 | 3.74 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 8:40 AM PST | 49.2 | 1.13 | 53.6 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM PST | 9,720 | 0.83 | 53.6 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 6:50 AM PST | 16,700 | 0.92 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 5:55 AM PST | 16,900 | 1.26 | – | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM PST | 16,400 | 1.58 | – | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 4:05 AM PST | 20,100 | 1.96 | – | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 3:10 AM PST | 17,700 | 2.39 | 53.6 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM PST | 15,300 | 2.73 | 53.6 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 1:20 AM PST | 16,400 | 3.01 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 2, 12:25 AM PST | 24,300 | 3.38 | 53.8 | 14,900–28,700 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM PST | 26,300 | 4.01 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 10:35 PM PST | 15,900 | 4.51 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 9:40 PM PST | 5,820 | 4.67 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 6:25 PM PST | 831 | 1.9 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM PST | 10,600 | 1.88 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 4:35 PM PST | 14,000 | 2.09 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 3:40 PM PST | 13,600 | 2.37 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM PST | 11,300 | 2.62 | 53.8 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 1:50 PM PST | 18,600 | 2.95 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 12:55 PM PST | 23,800 | 3.49 | – | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM PST | 18,000 | 3.96 | – | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 11:05 AM PST | 11,400 | 4.07 | – | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM PST | 1,250 | 1.17 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 6:35 AM PST | 12,500 | 1.16 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 5:40 AM PST | 14,500 | 1.44 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM PST | 18,200 | 1.75 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 3:50 AM PST | 19,100 | 2.14 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 2:55 AM PST | 19,000 | 2.56 | – | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM PST | 19,200 | 2.97 | – | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 1:05 AM PST | 13,100 | 3.24 | – | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 1:10 AM PDT | 15,400 | 3.52 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM PDT | 28,500 | 4.14 | 54 | 13,800–28,800 |
| Oct 31, 11:20 PM PDT | 23,700 | 4.78 | 54 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 10:25 PM PDT | 8,700 | 4.94 | 54 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM PDT | 7,040 | 4.9 | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM PDT | 1,510 | – | – | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 5:05 PM PDT | 12,100 | – | – | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 4:10 PM PDT | 16,000 | – | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM PDT | 15,100 | – | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 2:20 PM PDT | 16,000 | – | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 1:25 PM PDT | 21,400 | – | 54 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM PDT | 26,000 | – | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 11:35 AM PDT | 19,000 | – | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 10:40 AM PDT | 7,380 | – | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 7:40 AM PDT | 183 | 1.25 | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM PDT | 13,800 | 1.27 | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 5:50 AM PDT | 16,500 | 1.58 | 54.1 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 4:55 AM PDT | 17,000 | 1.95 | – | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM PDT | 17,600 | 2.32 | – | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 3:05 AM PDT | 20,700 | 2.73 | – | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 2:10 AM PDT | 20,800 | 3.25 | 54.3 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM PDT | 14,700 | 3.55 | 54.3 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 31, 12:20 AM PDT | 14,400 | 3.78 | 54.3 | 13,900–27,300 |
| Oct 30, 11:25 PM PDT | 29,300 | 4.29 | 54.5 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM PDT | 30,600 | 5.05 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 9:35 PM PDT | 11,200 | 5.44 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 8:40 PM PDT | 10,700 | 5.45 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM PDT | 2,090 | 5.17 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM PDT | 970 | 2.11 | – | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 4:05 PM PDT | 14,600 | 2.15 | – | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 3:10 PM PDT | 18,900 | 2.47 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM PDT | 18,000 | 2.76 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 1:20 PM PDT | 15,400 | 2.97 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 12:25 PM PDT | 19,400 | 3.33 | 54.7 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM PDT | 28,300 | 3.89 | 54.9 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 10:35 AM PDT | 22,600 | 4.44 | 54.9 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 9:40 AM PDT | 9,570 | 4.49 | 54.9 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 6:50 AM PDT | 522 | 1.63 | 54.9 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 5:55 AM PDT | 15,300 | 1.52 | – | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM PDT | 20,500 | 1.84 | – | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 4:05 AM PDT | 18,200 | 2.19 | – | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 3:10 AM PDT | 19,400 | 2.59 | 54.9 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM PDT | 22,700 | 3.01 | 55 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 1:20 AM PDT | 21,600 | 3.49 | 55.2 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 30, 12:25 AM PDT | 13,500 | 3.77 | 55.2 | 13,000–25,000 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM PDT | 15,100 | 3.97 | 55.2 | 12,800–22,900 |
| Oct 29, 10:35 PM PDT | 32,300 | 4.48 | 55.2 | 12,800–22,900 |
| Oct 29, 9:40 PM PDT | 34,400 | 5.33 | 55.4 | 12,800–22,900 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM PDT | 11,000 | 5.69 | 55.4 | 12,800–22,900 |
| Oct 29, 7:50 PM PDT | 8,250 | 5.67 | 55.4 | 12,800–22,900 |
| Oct 29, 6:55 PM PDT | 1,370 | – | 55.4 | 12,800–22,900 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:00 PM PDT to Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; ranging 53.2 to 55.4 °F; latest 53.4 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM PST | 53.2 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM PST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM PST | 54 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM PST | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM PST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PDT | 54 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM PDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM PDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM PDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM PDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM PDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM PDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM PDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM PDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM PDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM PDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM PDT | 54.5 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM PDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM PDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM PDT | 55 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM PDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM PDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM PDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM PDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM PDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM PDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM PDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM PDT | 55.4 |
Map of USGS gauge 14211720 and the river around it
Where WILLAMETTE RIVER AT PORTLAND, OR sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Normal for Nov 5: 14,700–30,000 ft³/s (middle half of 54 years of record). Now: 17,300 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 17,300 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 54 years of record (1973–2026): 10th 10,000, 25th 14,700, median 21,800, 75th 30,000, 90th 40,800 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 8,280 ft³/s, highest 96,800 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 15.3%, from 15,000 to 17,300 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Under ODFW's 68°F line. Water 53.4°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 53.6°F. That is under the 68°F at which ODFW says trout, steelhead and salmon “start to feel stressed”. “Fish early in the morning when water temperatures are cooler and fish are more active.”
5 tips for fishing in hot water (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)Species the agency lists for Willamette River: Bass, Panfish, Salmon, Steelhead, Trout.
From our page for Willamette River, on the same river as this gauge; the agency list is for the water, not this exact reach. Source: ODFW '50 places to go fishing' guides (Portland, Medford, Roseburg, Bend, Lane County, South Coast) (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 15.3%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Cold water. Water 53.4°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Dissolved oxygen 10.2 mg/L at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 10.1–10.4 mg/L
Enough oxygen for coldwater fish: 10.2 mg/L meets the 6.5 mg/L EPA sets for coldwater fish (other life stages; eggs and fry need a 8 mg/L minimum).
Quality Criteria for Water 1986 (“Gold Book”): dissolved oxygen, Table 1; pH (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)pH 7.4 at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 7.2–7.4
Within EPA's freshwater range: pH 7.4 is within the 6.5–9 range EPA gives for freshwater aquatic life.
Quality Criteria for Water 1986 (“Gold Book”): dissolved oxygen, Table 1; pH (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)Turbidity 2.6 FNU at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 1.8–3.1 FNU
Water clarity: Turbidity measures the relative clarity of water: higher means murkier. No agency publishes a fishing threshold for it; compare with this gauge's own recent readings.
Turbidity and Water (U.S. Geological Survey)Specific conductance 99 µS/cm at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 99–108 µS/cm
Dissolved ions: Specific conductance rises with the ions dissolved in the water. No fishing threshold is published for it; compare with this gauge's own recent readings.
Conductivity (Electrical Conductance) and Water (U.S. Geological Survey)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 3.76 ft stage at Nov 5, 6:05 PM PST (NWS gauge PRTO3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 3:55 PM PST. Highest point: 5.93 ft on Nov 12, 6:00 PM PST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 4.87 ft | – |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 5.53 ft | – |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 5.91 ft | – |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 5.79 ft | – |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 5.81 ft | – |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 5.84 ft | – |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 5.92 ft | – |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 5.93 ft | – |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 5.28 ft | – |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 4.97 ft | – |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 6:40 PM PST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.