River stage
Eugene, Willamette River
- River level
- 9.76 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 10.52 ft
- Recent low
- 9.69 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EUGO3
- 30-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Average
- 9.85 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.80 ft
In brief
The Willamette River at Eugene, OR read 9.76 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.74 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EUGO3
Water 59 °F (15 °C) · 2 °F cooler than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.80 ft | 1961-02-10 |
| 2 | 24.30 ft | 1964-12-26 |
| 3 | 22.00 ft | 1890-02-04 |
| 4 | 22.00 ft | 1903-01-25 |
| 5 | 22.00 ft | 1890-02-03 |
| 6 | 22.00 ft | 1861-12-01 |
| 7 | 21.70 ft | 2019-04-09 |
| 8 | 21.50 ft | 1909-11-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.50 ft
the Willamette River at bankfull level. Expect localized flooding of some parks and trails immediately adjacent to the river.
- 23.00 ft
expect widespread flooding of several roads and low lying areas along and near the Willamette River in and near Eugene, especially between River Road and the Willamette in north Eugene.
- 24.00 ft
expect flooding of low lying land along the Willamette River from Eugene to Junction City. Coburg Road has historically been closed due to flooding at this and higher stages.
- 26.00 ft
expect widespread flooding from the Ferry Street Bridge to Belt Line Road in Eugene. Also expect flooding along the right bank of the Willamette in Springfield.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Willamette River flooding at Eugene?
No. The Willamette River at Eugene is at 9.76 ft, 8.74 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Eugene?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18.5 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 26 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
What is the highest the Willamette River has been at Eugene?
The highest crest on record is 24.8 ft, on 1961-02-10.
Is the Willamette River high or low right now at Eugene?
At 9.76 ft it is higher than 21% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Eugene, Willamette River?
The water temperature at Eugene, Willamette River is 59 °F (14.8 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EUGO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14158050). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.