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River Conditions

Weather info, water temperature, river levels and more

The Columbia River provides year-round recreational opportunities. River conditions vary by season and can change without notice. This page provides data about the current conditions near Priest Rapids and Wanapum Dams. 

 

Stay safe! Boaters and fishermen:
Please be aware of the boat-restricted area below Wanapum Dam. Pay close attention to important signage at the Grant PUD recreation areas and boat launches. Have fun on the water!

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Weather Info

Priest Rapids DamWanapum Dam
TimeStamp10 / 04 / 2025 21:45:0210 / 04 / 2025 21:45:02
Headwater Elevation486.1568.6
Tailwater Elevation404.6487.8
Current Air Temperature6462
High Temp. Today6576
Low Temp. Today6460
High Temp. Yesterday7377
Low Temp. Yesterday6352
Current Wind Speed1616
Wind DirectionWNWW
Today's High Wind Gust3843
Yesterday's High Wind Gust3245
Current Water Temperature6567

Flow Volumes & Water Quality

Hourly Columbia River flows and water-quality data, measured at both Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams.

Boat Launch Water Levels

A number of our recreation areas have public access boat launches. Below is the current water level at each launch. River level data updates every hour. Remember to be safe while on the water and beware that river levels can change suddenly without warning. For more information about our recreation areas visit 509river.org

Apricot Orchard

Apricot Orchard Water Level

Frenchman Coulee

Vantage Boat Launch

Buckshot

Huntzinger Boat Launch

Wanapum Lower

Crescent Bar

Priest Rapids Rec. Area Boat Launch

Wanapum Upper

Check Crescent Bar boat launch traffic cameras.

More about recreation.

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