Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam, OR
Is Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam, OR flooding right now?
Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam, OR measured 1.73 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 6.6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.73 ft
Streamflow
116 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.6 ft, with major flooding at 11.78 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.7 ft on Tue, Apr 15, 1952.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3.9 ft | 2.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.6 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10.71 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 11.78 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.7 ft | 1952-04-15 |
| 15.1 ft | 1986-02-25 |
| 14.6 ft | 1984-04-17 |
| 12.7 ft | 1972-04-03 |
| 11.8 ft | 1983-04-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River near Adrian OR | 10.6 mi | Malheur County |
| Succor Creek at Mouth near Homedale ID | 15.2 mi | Owyhee County |
| Boise River near Parma ID | 16.6 mi | Canyon County |
| Sand Run Gulch near Parma ID | 17.2 mi | Canyon County |
| Jump Creek near Homedale ID | 18.1 mi | Owyhee 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.