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# Willamette River at Portland streamflow

Daily mean discharge, Willamette-Columbia basin, Oregon

_Data through Aug 12, 2026 · source last checked Aug 13, 2026 · page revised Aug 13, 2026_

> Now 4,930 cfs, 21% below the 5-yr median.

Willamette streamflow at Portland fell to 5,680 cfs, down 15% on the month and 10% below the 5-year median. Week-over-week the gauge rose 4.6%, though month-over-month declines persist.

## The numbers

| Period | Current | Prior | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Week over week | 4,930 cfs | 5,310 cfs | -7.2% |
| Month over month | 4,930 cfs | 7,310 cfs | -32.6% |
| Year over year | 4,930 cfs | 5,890 cfs | -16.3% |
| vs 5-yr median | 4,930 cfs | 6,220 cfs | -20.7% |

## About this data

- Source: US Geological Survey (USGS)
- Series: Daily mean streamflow (discharge)
- Geography: Willamette River at Portland
- Unit: cfs
- Calculation period: Daily mean
- Last observation: Aug 12, 2026
- Update frequency: Daily

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Cite: Willamette River at Portland: 4,930 cfs daily mean discharge as of Aug 12, 2026 (USGS). The Waterline. https://the-waterline.com/streamflow/willamette-river-at-portland
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