Is the Owyhee River flooding?
The Owyhee River is tracked by 2 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 Owyhee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.70 ft on 15 April 1952, carrying 22,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.12 ft, 15.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam, OR | No flooding | 0.12 ft | 6.6 ft | |
| Owyhee River near Rome OR | No flood stage defined | 1.30 ft | — |