Rivers in Washington
Willapa River at Willapa
Below flood stage
2.85ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 12:45 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.85 ftMon, Sep 21, 5:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 27.28 ft1994
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftexpect major flooding. Historically, numerous homes and the Willapa Hatchery at Fork Creek have been completely flooded at this point, along with major flooding of numerous roads from Frances downstream to Raymond, including State Route 6 and US Hwy 101.
- 22.00 ftexpect widespread flooding. Numerous roads are flooded with deep and swiftly moving water, including Heckard Road and US Hwy 101. The magnitude of flooding on Hwy 101 will depend on the tide.
- 21.00 ftexpect flooding of several roads along the river, including Heckard Road. Portions of US Hwy 101 may be flooded as well if flood crest corresponds to high tide. Also expect minor flooding in Raymond.
- 19.00 ftthe river is at bankfull level. Above this level, it begins to spill over the banks into adjacent low lands. Some minor flooding is possible in Raymond if this river level accompanies high tide.
- 18.00 fthigh river flows combined with anomalously-high tides may cause some lowland flooding in and near Raymond, including low areas on Hwy 101 in Raymond and Heckard Road near Willapa.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| Moderate flooding | 9% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
62 crests on NOAA’s list since 1966.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 20, 1994 | 27.28 ft |
| 2 | December 4, 2007 | 26.65 ft |
| 3 | March 19, 1997 | 24.53 ft |
| 4 | January 8, 2009 | 24.45 ft |
| 5 | February 24, 1999 | 24.43 ft |
| 6 | November 24, 1990 | 24.21 ft |
| 7 | January 9, 1990 | 24.06 ft |
| 8 | November 19, 2012 | 23.85 ft |
| 9 | January 7, 2022 | 23.33 ft |
| 10 | December 13, 1966 | 23.26 ft |
| 11 | February 8, 1996 | 23.21 ft |
| 12 | December 27, 1994 | 23.16 ft |
| 13 | January 20, 1972 | 22.93 ft |
| 14 | November 24, 1986 | 22.70 ft |
| 15 | December 9, 2025 | 22.69 ft |
| 16 | December 7, 1970 | 22.68 ft |
| 17 | January 1, 1996 | 22.13 ft |
| 18 | April 24, 1996 | 22.12 ft |
| 19 | December 10, 1993 | 22.08 ft |
| 20 | December 15, 1999 | 22.01 ft |
| 21 | January 30, 2006 | 22.00 ft |
| 22 | February 10, 1990 | 21.97 ft |
| 23 | November 25, 1998 | 21.92 ft |
| 24 | March 4, 1987 | 21.91 ft |
| 25 | December 28, 1998 | 21.87 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 9, 2025: 22.69 ft
- January 7, 2022: 23.33 ft
- November 17, 2015: 21.11 ft
- November 19, 2012: 23.85 ft
- November 17, 2009: 21.83 ft
- January 8, 2009: 24.45 ft
- December 4, 2007: 26.65 ft
- January 30, 2006: 22.00 ft
- December 15, 1999: 22.01 ft
- February 24, 1999: 24.43 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
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.