Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
expect major bank erosion and flooding of low-lying property and roads adjacent to the river and tributary creeks. Damage to some bridges and portions of the hood river railroad is a possibility. Irrigation canals and headworks will likely be inundated and damaged by floodwater and debris.
16 ft
expect significant riverbank erosion and flooding of low-lying roads and property adjacent to the river and tributary creeks. Portions of the Hood River Railroad may be threatened by bank erosion and undercutting due to the turbulent and fast-flowing water. Irrigation canals and headworks adjacent to the river and tributaries may be inundated with floodwater and debris.
15 ft
expect flooding of some low-lying roads and property adjacent to the river and tributary creeks, along with significant bank erosion. Floodwater and debris may inundate portions of irrigation canals along the river and tributary creeks.
13 ft
expect the river to go over its banks in a few locations. Minor flooding of low-lying property and roads adjacent to the river is likely. Stay away from river banks that may be eroded away by the high and fast-flowing water.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1964 | 20.6 ft | 33,200 cfs |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 17.11 ft | 23,300 cfs |
| Dec 12, 1977 | 15.59 ft | 22,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HODO3
River
Hood River
County
Hood River, OR
Coordinates
45.6547°N, 121.5489°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hood River near Hood River?
The Hood River near Hood River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14120000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Hood River near Hood River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hood River near Hood River is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hood River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hood River near Hood River to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Hood River near Hood River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hood River County, Oregon at coordinates 45.6547°N, 121.5489°W. USGS site number: 14120000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: West Fork Hood River near Dee
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey