John Day River near John Day, OR
Is John Day River near John Day, OR flooding right now?
John Day River near John Day, OR measured 3.44 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.6 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.44 ft
Streamflow
50 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.8 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 1969.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 7.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.8 ft | 1969-06-09 |
| 10.06 ft | 1997-01-31 |
| 9.16 ft | 1991-05-19 |
| 8.92 ft | 1971-01-17 |
| 8.6 ft | 1982-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| John Day River at Blue Mtn Hot Springs near Prairie City, OR | 16.8 mi | Grant County |
| Mf John Day River above Camp Creek, near Galena, OR | 19.7 mi | Grant County |
| Middle Fork John Day River at Ritter, OR | 34.5 mi | Grant County |
| North Fork John Day River at Monument, OR | 37.7 mi | Grant County |
| Powder River near Sumpter OR | 48.2 mi | Baker 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.