Tug and Barge Grounding in Columbia River; Altoona, Washington

77FX+6Q Altoona, WA, USA | 2026-Oct-28

Initial Notification: In the evening of October 27, 2026, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for the Northwest was notified via a National Response Center (NRC) report of the grounding of a tug and barge north of Rice Island in the Columbia River. No materials have been released at this time; however, there is a potential worst-case discharge (WCD) of 5,000 gallons of diesel. The SSC contacted U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Columbia River for a Situation Report (SITREP). USCG Air Station Astoria will conduct aerial overflight on the afternoon of October 28. No products requested at this time.