RIVER GAUGE · MCKENZIE RIVER
McKenzie River near Walterville
Lane County, Oregon
Water level1.81 ft
Flow1,720 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft28,000 cfs
Minor flood14 ft37,600 cfs
Moderate flood15 ft43,800 cfs
Major flood16 ft53,300 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
expect significant flooding of property along the river in the vicinity of Walterville, Deerhorn road, and Thurston. Some low-lying residences and roads may be flooded.
- 14 ft
expect minor flooding of property and fields along the lower McKenzie in the vicinity of Walterville, Deerhorn Road, and Thurston.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 1996 | 16.18 ft | 56,100 cfs |
| Jan 15, 2011 | 13.92 ft | 34,200 cfs |
| Apr 8, 2019 | 13.65 ft | 35,700 cfs |
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