Is the Owyhee River flooding?

Oregon · 2 gauges · Oregon river levels

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.

data refreshed 11 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 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.

Drains 11,160 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,346 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam, ORNo flooding0.12 ft6.6 ft
Owyhee River near Rome ORNo flood stage defined1.30 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.