Station Name: COLUMBIA RIVER, RIGHT BANK, NEAR CLIFFS, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet

Nearest Address:
146–174 John Day Dam Rd
Goldendale, WA 98620
Klickitat County

GPS Coordinates: 45.7134579, -120.710893

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 19 at 3:35PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 3:35 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

ESFPDT Moderate to heavy rain is expected to continue along the Washington Cascade crest through Friday night. With temperatures remaining above freezing at night and warming into the 40s during the day, increased snowmelt is expected to continue as well. The rain and snow melt will increase water levels in rivers and streams flowing off the Cascades. The Naches River at Naches is expected to remain above minor flood stage through Sunday evening while briefly reaching moderate flood stage on Saturday. The Naches River at Cliffdell and several locations on the Yakima River are either above action stage or are expected to reach action stage at times through this weekend. Further downstream, the Yakima River at Kiona is expected to move above action stage Friday afternoon through Tuesday and briefly rise to just above minor flood stage Sunday afternoon. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 12:59PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

Much warmer than normal temperatures and dry conditions will continue This Afternoon and again on Friday Afternoon over central Oregon. Winds each afternoon have the capability to gust between 20 and 30 mph. This combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to rapid fire spread. A cold front Friday night and Saturday morning will bring relief to the very low relative humidity. Anywhere grasses have not greened up will experience an elevated level of fire weather risk Today and Friday. Any fire that develops can catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended each afternoon.