Klickitat River near Pitt

1. 17.00 ftSevere flooding of residential areas, roads and bridges.
2. 14.00 ftMajor flooding of residential areas and roads, especially Highway 142. Bridge crossings are threatened.
3. 11.00 ftAt this level, there will be flooding of several residential areas along the river with flood water entering some homes, especially in the town of Klickitat. Flood water will cover Highway 142 in several locations.
4. 9.00 ftAt this level, the river begins flowing over Highway 142 in several places. Access to some residential areas along the river could be cut off.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 20, 2026.

Most recent crests

• December 10, 2015: 10.18 ft
• March 30, 2012: 11.12 ft
• January 17, 2011: 10.26 ft
• January 11, 2006: 10.07 ft
• February 1, 2003: 10.83 ft
• February 28, 1999: 9.45 ft
• January 2, 1997: 12.47 ft
• February 8, 1996: 17.90 ft
• February 20, 1995: 9.59 ft
• February 1, 1995: 11.18 ft

• UpstreamKlickitat River at Glenwood
• Columbia River at The Dalles Dam
• Columbia River at Hood River
• White Salmon River at Underwood
• Deschutes River (OR) at Moody
• Hood River at Hood River
• Little White Salmon River
• West Fork Hood River at Dee
• Wind River at Carson

Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.