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Historical Streamflow and Stage Data Compilation for the Lower Columbia River, Pacific Northwest

Open-File Report 2020-1138
Prepared in cooperation with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
By: , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20201138

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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey mined data from a variety of national and state agencies including USGS, Oregon Water Resources Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington Department of Ecology, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Portland State University, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A comprehensive dataset of streamflow, stage, and tidal elevations for the Lower Columbia River basin was compiled. Data were compiled from gaging stations in Oregon and Washington along the Columbia River from Astoria to The Dalles and along the Willamette River from Salem to Portland. Tidal gages along the Washington, Oregon, and California coasts were also compiled. Seasonal maximum values were calculated for both streamflow and stage for the winter (November–March) and spring (April–July) flow seasons, as well as for the full water year when underlying data were available. The aggregated datasets are available at https://doi.org/10.5066/P9R6RT0Z.

Suggested Citation

Boudreau, C.L., Stewart, M.A., and Stonewall, A.J., 2021, Historical streamflow and stage data compilation for the Lower Columbia River, Pacific Northwest: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2020–1138, 50 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20201138.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Maximum Stage and Streamflow Statistics
  • Supplemental Information
  • Summary
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Historical streamflow and stage data compilation for the Lower Columbia River, Pacific Northwest
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2020-1138
DOI 10.3133/ofr20201138
Year Published 2021
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Oregon Water Science Center
Description Report: viii, 50 p.; Data Release
Country United States
State California, Oregon, Washington
Other Geospatial Lower Columbia River
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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