ALSEA RIVER

December 3, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Alsea River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Alsea River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Alsea River is a 51-mile-long river in western Oregon that flows into the Pacific Ocean near Waldport. The river has been historically significant to Native American tribes, who relied on the abundant salmon runs for sustenance. In the early 20th century, logging and agriculture became major industries in the Alsea River watershed, leading to significant environmental degradation. Today, the river supports recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The Alsea River is home to several reservoirs, including the Alsea Falls Dam and Reservoir, which provides hydroelectric power and drinking water to the city of Corvallis. The river also supports agricultural activities, with ranches and farms located throughout the watershed. However, conservation efforts are ongoing to restore the river's health and protect its diverse ecosystems.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Alsea River Near Tidewater
USGS 14306500
1050 cfs 3.7 ft -9.48
History of the River

The Alsea River flows 48.5 miles (78.1 km) from Alsea, an unincorporated community in the coastal mountains of the U.S. state of Oregon, to the Pacific Ocean near the city of Waldport. It begins at the confluence of the North Fork Alsea River and the South Fork Alsea River and ends in Alsea Bay, a wide estuary at Waldport. The river flows generally west-northwest in a winding course through the mountains of southern Benton and Lincoln counties, passing near the unincorporated community of Tidewater and through the Siuslaw National Forest. Its drainage basin extends into Lane County, along the headwaters of the South Fork Alsea River.
The Alsea River supports runs of chinook and coho salmon, as well as steelhead and coastal cutthroat trout. The Alsea River Fish Hatchery is along one of its tributaries, the North Fork Alsea River.

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