What is the current flow on John Day River?
John Day River is currently flowing at 103 cfs at USGS gauge 14048000 as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC.
John Day River at Mcdonald Ferry Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.90 ft
Flow 103 cfs · Water temp 63.9°F (17.7°C) · as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC
Flow is 103 cfs.
Flow
103 cfs
Gauge Height
1.90 ft
Water Temp
63.9°F (17.7°C)
Water Temperature
63.9°F (17.7°C) · as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 14048000 is a public stream gauge on John Day River in Oregon. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for John Day River is not available on this page yet. Open John Day River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- DESCHUTES RIVER AT MOODY, NEAR BIGGS, OR · 24.1 mi
- ROCK CREEK AB WHYTE PARK NR CONDON,OREG. · 29.2 mi
- COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE DALLES, OR · 37.8 mi
- DESCHUTES RIVER AT SHERARS BRIDGE, OR · 37.9 mi
- WHITE RIVER BELOW TYGH VALLEY, OR · 41.0 mi
- WILLOW CREEK AT MORGAN STREET, AT HEPPNER, OR · 44.0 mi
- WILLOW CREEK AT HEPPNER, OR · 44.8 mi
- WILLOW CREEK LAKE AT HEPPNER, OR · 45.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on John Day River?
The latest reported water temperature on John Day River is 63.9°F (17.7°C) as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near John Day River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include DESCHUTES RIVER AT MOODY, NEAR BIGGS, OR (24.1 miles away), ROCK CREEK AB WHYTE PARK NR CONDON,OREG. (29.2 miles away), COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE DALLES, OR (37.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
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