Is the Cow Creek flooding?

Oregon · 3 gauges · Oregon river levels

The Cow Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Oregon. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cow Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Oregon river levels.

data refreshed 14 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Cow Creek near Azalea, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.40 ft on 15 January 1974, carrying 10,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.24 ft, 15.2 ft below that record.

Drains 78 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,694 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cow Creek near Azalea, ORNo flooding1.24 ft
Cow Creek near Riddle, ORNo flooding1.11 ft22 ft
Cow Creek above Galesville Reservoir, near Azalea, Or.No flood stage defined0.02 ft
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.