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 13 at 4:18PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:18 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 5:00 PM

ESFPDT Heavy rain tonight and snowmelt this weekend and early next week will lead to high water levels on streams and rivers along the east slopes of the Washington Cascades and Simcoe Highlands. The Klickitat River near Pitt and the Naches River at Naches are forecast to approach or just barely surpass Action Stage Saturday morning then start receding Saturday afternoon. Other streams and rivers will have rises but remain within their banks. There is some uncertainty in the rain and snow amounts through Saturday and temperatures into early next week but confidence in river levels is good (60-80%). Additionally, water temperatures have dropped to the lower 40s, so the chances of hypothermia will be increased for anyone falling into rivers or streams.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 14 at 5:14PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 5:14 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 7:00 PM

ESFPDT Rain and snow have ended but the runoff from melting snow and yesterday's rain are keeping water levels high on rivers and streams along the East Slopes of the Washington Cascades and Simcoe Highlands. The Klickitat River near Pitt and the Naches River at Naches remain above action stage late this afternoon but have crested and are receding. Both locations are expected to drop below action stage later tonight. Other streams and rivers remain within their banks and are also decreasing. Rain and snow are expected to return next week and river forecasts show several locations along the Yakima and Naches River rising above action stage in the Wednesday to Friday time frame next week.

Flood Watch issued March 14 at 4:50AM PDT until March 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 4:50 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following areas, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Clatsop County Coast, East Central Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, Inner Portland Metro, Lower Columbia River, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook County Coast, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft and southwest Washington, including the following areas, Cowlitz County Lowlands, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington Cascade Foothills, West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The majority of rainfall associated with an atmospheric river has shifted southward and out of the forecast area. However, lingering showers will continue through through Saturday morning. The saturated ground along with very full rivers will maintain an elevated threat of flooding through at least Saturday afternoon. Please continue to listen and observe any closed roads or directions from local authorities. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.