RIVER GAUGE · JOHN DAY RIVER
John Day River near John Day
Grant County, Oregon
Water level3.42 ft
Flow47 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft2,122 cfs
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10.5 ft
Extensive flooding of the lower west side of John Day.
- 10 ft
Major field flooding wtih some homes flooded in the lower sections of John Day.
- 9 ft
At this level, there will be extensive pasture and field flooding near the fairgrounds in John Day. Some homes near Bridge Street will be threatened. There will likely be backwater flooding upstream of Picture Gorge. There will be high water velocities with substantial bank erosion.
- 8 ft
Minor flooding of lowland fields and pastures throughout the valley.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1969 | 10.8 ft | 5,830 cfs |
| Jan 30, 1997 | 10.06 ft | 4,810 cfs |
| May 18, 1991 | 9.16 ft | 3,740 cfs |
More on John Day River
DownstreamJohn Day River at Service Creek
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