Willapa River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Willapa River is flowing at 52 cfs near Willapa, WA — 80% of normal for the date and down 23% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Willapa 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 Willapa, the Willapa River is running 52 cfs — 80% of normal, down 23% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 80% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Willapa (-23%).
How the Willapa 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
- Willapa2 ft 52 cfs80%
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 Willapa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (80%).
Willapa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Willapa River Near Willapa WA
Oct 2, 12:45 AM · USGS 12013500 |
52 cfs | 80% | -23% | 3.07 ft | 17.9 ft below | 2 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.
Willapa 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).
Willapa River
The Willapa River is a 52-mile-long river located in southwestern Washington State. The river flows through a variety of landscapes, including forests, wetlands, and agricultural land. It has a rich history, having been used for transportation and trade by Native American tribes and early settlers. The river is fed by numerous tributaries and has several reservoirs, including the Raymond Reservoir and the Nemah Reservoir. The river is also home to several dams, including the Willapa Dam, which was built in the early 1900s to provide hydroelectric power to the local community. The Willapa River is an important source of drinking water for local communities and supports a variety of recreational activities, including fishing and boating. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms and ranches located along its banks.
Fishing near the Willapa River
About the Willapa River
How is the Willapa River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Willapa River is flowing at 52 cfs near Willapa, WA, about 80% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Willapa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Willapa River is at 80% 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 Willapa River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Willapa (21.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.