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SwedenCougar Lake near Rainbow water level
Lake, Cougar Lake, Oregon, United States
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Surface elevation
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
The latest lake level at Cougar Lake near Rainbow is 1,534.02 ft. There is no published reference for this lake yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1,534.02 ft and 1,534.22 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Swimming and boating at Cougar Lake near Rainbow
Without a published normal range, the trend is the most useful thing here: a steady lake means few changes at the shore.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Dam Tailwater near RainbowRiver gauge, Cougar Dam Tailwater | 1,251.62 ft | Very low | 0.2 mi | |
| South Fork McKenzie River near RainbowRiver gauge, South Fork McKenzie River | 331 cfs | Low | 0.6 mi | |
| Blue River at Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River | 191 cfs | Normal | 5.0 mi | |
| Lookout Creek near Blue RiverRiver gauge, Lookout Creek | 8.1 cfs | Very low | 5.7 mi | |
| McKenzie River near VidaRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 0.89 ft | Below flood stage | 11 mi | |
| McKenzie River below Trail Branch Dam near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 588 cfs | Low | 14 mi | |
| McKenzie River below Payne Creek, near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 195 cfs | Normal | 15 mi | |
| Gate Creek at VidaRiver gauge, Gate Creek | 13.8 cfs | Very low | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How often is Cougar Lake near Rainbow updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 02:50 PM PDT.
What is the water level of Cougar Lake near Rainbow today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 02:50 PM PDT, the surface elevation was 1,534.02 ft. No reference yet.
Is the level of Cougar Lake near Rainbow normal?
Latest reading. The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14159400(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.12737, -122.24474(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 1,534.02 ft | 2026-10-16 21:50 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cougar Lake near Rainbow (usgs:14159400). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/cougar-lake-near-rainbow
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer