Oregon rivers too low right now
2 of 39 Oregon gauges are Too low right now: flow is far below that gauge's own normal for the date.
Updated Oct 28, 9:55 AM PDT · USGS data, provisional
| River | Status | Flow now | Typical for date (median) | Now as % of median | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork John Day River at Monument, OR | Too low | 94.6 cfs | 160 cfs | 59% | 6th pct. | ● steady |
| Middle Fork Willamette River near Dexter, OR | Too low | 1,240 cfs | 2,790 cfs | 44% | 8th pct. | ● steady |
Lowest of the rest
The 5 Oregon gauges not labelled Too low with the lowest flow for the date (seasonal percentile).
| River | Status | Flow now | Typical for date (median) | Now as % of median | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked River below Opal Springs, near Culver, OR | Fishable/Floatable | 1,250 cfs | 1,350 cfs | 93% | 4th pct. | ● steady |
| Williamson River below Sprague River, near Chiloquin, OR | Fishable/Floatable | 538 cfs | 613 cfs | 88% | 9th pct. | ● steady |
| Metolius River near Grandview, OR | Fishable/Floatable | 1,200 cfs | 1,340 cfs | 90% | 9th pct. | ● steady |
| Illinois River near Kerby, OR | Fishable/Floatable | 53.5 cfs | 119 cfs | 45% | 13th pct. | ▲ rising |
| Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR | Fishable/Floatable | 1,220 cfs | 1,480 cfs | 82% | 16th pct. | ● steady |
What “Too low” means here
Flow is far below normal for the date. Expect shallow riffles and slower water; some stretches may be hard to float and fish can be stressed by low flows. Check local reports for the specific stretch. It is a comparison with each gauge's own history for this time of year (seasonal percentile), not a minimum flow for any boat or fishing method. Some rivers are regulated by dams or diversions, so low flow can reflect management rather than weather.
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