Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Longview, WA

Current Water Temperature

45.0°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT

Today's Tides

Low: March 12, 4:27 AM, 1.0 ft
 High: March 12, 9:59 AM, 3.5 ft
Low: March 12, 7:39 PM, 0.5 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Cowlitz River; Rainier, OR; Lord Island; Walker Island

Columbia River

Station Name: Longview
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
Industrial Way
Longview, WA 98632
Cowlitz County

GPS Coordinates: 46.106139, -122.954194

Nearby Water Temperatures

East Fork Dairy Creek, Meacham Corner, OR (29 mi)
Columbia River, Astoria, OR (39.6 mi)
Rock Creek, Hillsboro, OR (41.3 mi)
Gales Creek, Forest Grove, OR (41.9 mi)
Tualatin River, Hillsboro, OR (41.9 mi)
Beaverton Creek, Beaverton, OR (42.1 mi)
Willamette River, Portland, OR (42.9 mi)
Tualatin River, Dilley, OR (44.4 mi)
Scoggins Creek, Gaston, OR (45.6 mi)
Scoggins Creek, Gaston, OR (45.8 mi)
Fanno Creek, Beaverton, OR (45.9 mi)
Crystal Springs Creek, Portland, OR (46.2 mi)
Wapato Creek, Gaston, OR (46.7 mi)
Johnson Creek, Milwaukie, OR (47.6 mi)
Johnson Creek, Portland, OR (48.5 mi)

Weather for Longview, Washington

Current Weather

43°F
Light rain
Light rain
42.7°F
48.5°F
97%
ESE 2.2 mph
6.7 mph
46.2°F
47.2°F
0.01 in
100%
3 mi
1021 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Thu
H: 47°F
L: 44°F
Heavy rain
Fri
H: 51°F
L: 39°F
Heavy rain
Sat
H: 46°F
L: 35°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 33°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 55°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.35 μg/m3
PM10: 2.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 205.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 4:25 AM
Moon Transit: 8:15 AM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:45 AM - 10:15 AM
3:38 PM - 6:08 PM

Minor Periods

11:40 AM - 1:10 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Watch issued March 12 at 8:28AM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 8:28 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:30 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 Friday evening. * 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... - 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.


Flood Watch issued March 12 at 3:56PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:56 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:30 AM

* 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 Saturday 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... - 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.


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:49PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 to 3500ft. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible along the crests. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away from windows and vents. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised.


Flood Warning issued March 12 at 4:54AM PDT until March 14 at 1:30AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:54 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 30.5 feet, expect widespread lowland flooding and numerous flooded roads near Rosburg and Hwy 4. These include Covered Bridge Road near the gage and the roadway approaches to the Altoona Bridge downstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 30.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 27.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 AM PDT Thursday was 30.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon to 27.7 feet late tonight. It will then rise above flood stage to 28.6 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will fall below flood stage again tomorrow evening to 26.8 feet late Sunday evening. It will then rise to 26.9 feet early Monday morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 28.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.


Flood Watch issued March 12 at 9:21AM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Trask River near Tillamook affecting North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands and Tillamook County Coast zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Trask River near Tillamook. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 16.5 feet, expect minor flooding along the lower Trask River. Dairy farms, buildings, and a few residences adjacent to the Trask in the vicinity of Hwy 101 may be threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.


Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
46.9°F
43.5°F
46°F
91%
1.2 in
84%
0%
11.6 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.85 μg/m3
PM10: 3.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 4:25 AM
Moon Transit: 8:15 AM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:45 AM - 10:15 AM
3:38 PM - 6:08 PM

Minor Periods

11:40 AM - 1:10 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
51.3°F
39.4°F
47.7°F
97%
3.02 in
89%
0%
6.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.64 μg/m3
PM10: 2.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 212.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 9:07 AM
Moonset: 1:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:37 AM - 11:07 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:44 AM - 2:14 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
46.4°F
34.7°F
39.4°F
78%
0.96 in
88%
0%
9.8 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.91 μg/m3
PM10: 4.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 192.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 5:39 AM
Moon Transit: 9:58 AM
Moonset: 2:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:20 PM - 7:50 PM
9:28 AM - 11:58 AM

Minor Periods

1:55 PM - 3:25 PM
5:09 AM - 6:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
46.9°F
33.1°F
38.1°F
76%
0.22 in
78%
0%
3.6 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.03 μg/m3
PM10: 8.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 223.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 6:06 AM
Moon Transit: 10:46 AM
Moonset: 3:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:08 PM - 8:38 PM
10:16 AM - 12:46 AM

Minor Periods

3:07 PM - 4:37 PM
5:36 AM - 7:06 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55.2°F
37.5°F
44.4°F
91%
0.06 in
80%
0%
7.2 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.8 μg/m3
PM10: 13.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 285.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 6:28 AM
Moon Transit: 11:34 AM
Moonset: 4:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:55 PM - 9:25 PM
11:04 AM - 1:34 PM

Minor Periods

4:22 PM - 5:52 PM
5:58 AM - 7:28 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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