John Day River at Service Creek, OR
Is John Day River at Service Creek, OR flooding right now?
John Day River at Service Creek, OR measured 1.60 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.9 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.60 ft
Streamflow
103 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.85 ft on Wed, Dec 23, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.5 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.85 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 16.49 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 16.19 ft | 2019-04-10 |
| 15.5 ft | 1952-03-26 |
| 15.2 ft | 2011-05-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Creek above Coyote Canyon near Mitchell, OR | 15.2 mi | Wheeler County |
| Mountain Creek near Mitchell, Oreg. | 17.9 mi | Wheeler County |
| Pine Creek near Clarno, OR | 22.7 mi | Wheeler County |
| North Fork John Day River at Monument, OR | 28.2 mi | Grant County |
| Rock Creek above Whyte Park near Condon, Oreg. | 32.5 mi | Gilliam County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.