Alsea River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Alsea River is flowing at 71 cfs near Tidewater, OR — 74% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Alsea River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Tidewater, the Alsea River is running 71 cfs — 74% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 74% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Alsea River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Alsea River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Tidewater55 ft 71 cfs74%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Alsea River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (74%).
Alsea River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alsea River Near Tidewater OR
Oct 5, 1:00 AM · USGS 14306500 |
71 cfs | 74% | -2% | 1.16 ft | 16.8 ft below | 55 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Alsea River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drift Creek Gauge: Tidewater |
Too low | 71 cfs | 866–3,574 cfs typical | III |
| Fall Creek - Salem Gauge: Tidewater |
Too low | 71 cfs | 866–3,574 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Head Of Tide To Confluence Of North And South Forks Gauge: Tidewater |
Too low | 71 cfs | 866–3,574 cfs typical | III |
| Alsea River Gauge: Tidewater |
No live range | 71 cfs | 10–65 cfs typical | III–IV |
Alsea River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Alsea River
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.
Fishing near the Alsea River
About the Alsea River
How is the Alsea River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Alsea River is flowing at 71 cfs near Tidewater, OR, about 74% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Alsea River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Alsea River is at 74% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Alsea River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Tidewater (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Alsea River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.