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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Northwest River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Alsea River near Tidewater are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	23
Moderate Flood Stage:	21
Flood Stage:	18
Action Stage:	16
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 29.50 ft on 02/03/1890 (P)
(2) 27.44 ft on 12/22/1964
(3) 25.71 ft on 01/21/1972
(4) 24.55 ft on 01/16/1974
(5) 24.04 ft on 12/28/1998
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 19.40 ft on 12/18/2015
(2) 18.89 ft on 12/21/2014
(3) 18.88 ft on 11/19/2012
(4) 23.61 ft on 01/19/2012
(5) 21.85 ft on 12/03/2007
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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28.5	the flow is about 45,000 cfs and has a 1 percent chance of being exceeded in a given year (aka the 100-year flood).
27.2	the flow is about 41,000 cfs and has a 2 percent chance of being exceeded in any given year (aka the 50-year flood).
25.5	the flow is about 37,000 cfs and has a 4 percent chance of being exceeded in any give year (aka the 25-year flood).
24	expect flooding of numerous homes in the Little Albany area along with widespread flooding of numerous roads and structures along the river.
23	flooding begins at 'Alsea Riviera' and 'Little Albany' between Milepost 8 and 10 near Tidewater along State Hwy 34. Widespread lowland and pasture flooding will also continue. At this level, the flow is about 31,000 cfs and has a 10 percent chance of being exceeded in any given year (aka the 10-year flood).
21.5	the flow is about 27,000 cfs and has a 20 percent chance of being exceeded in a given year (aka 5-year flood).
21	expect widespread flooding along the Alsea. Flood waters will likely inundate property around homes and structures in communities along the Alsea, such as Tidewater, Alsea Riviera, Little Switzerland, and Little Albany. Erosion along the Alsea and tributary creeks may also cause localized damage.
20	water begins to surround houses at the 'Little Albany' community on Highway 34 near Milepost 8. Widespread pasture and dairy land flooding can be expected. Flooding of numerous roads along and near the river occurs at this level.
18	expect minor flooding of low-lying pasture land, roads, and a few structures close to the river. The flow
Photos (1) USGS gage house (2) Upstream view from USGS gage (3) Downstream view from Thissell Rd Bridge just upstream of gage

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Tidewater

Additional Information

10-day Forecast/Trend, Northwest River Forecast Center

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