RIVER GAUGE · JOHN DAY RIVER
John Day River at Service Creek
Wheeler County, Oregon
Water level1.52 ft
Flow87 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11.5 ft
Moderate flood12.5 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 17.85 ft | 40,200 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 16.49 ft | 35,200 cfs |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 16.19 ft | 32,993 cfs |
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