Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs water level

Name: Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Deschutes River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.88ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 4,380 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.73 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs is at 2.88 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.12 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.73 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.77 ft and 2.88 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.08 ftFebruary 8, 1996
Forecast peak: 2.88 ftTuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 5.12 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.08 ft	February 8, 1996
2	11.80 ft	December 22, 1964
3	10.20 ft	January 7, 1923
4	9.01 ft	January 1, 1997
5	8.96 ft	February 10, 1961
6	8.87 ft	February 23, 1986
7	8.11 ft	January 1, 2006
8	7.91 ft	December 22, 1955
9	7.50 ft	February 6, 1907
10	7.40 ft	February 10, 1916

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 42° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 73° 49° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 69° 48° – Wind 20 mph

23 Fri 60° 44° – Wind 19 mph

24 Sat 64° 40° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 63° 44° – Wind 8 mph

26 Mon 63° 45° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 10 hr, 43 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Deschutes River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Deschutes River near RainierRiver gauge, Deschutes River	3.04 ft	Low	±0	120 mi
Deschutes River at East St Bridge at TumwaterRiver gauge, Deschutes River	24.45 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	135 mi
Deschutes River near CulverRiver gauge, Deschutes River	796 cfs	Normal	−45.0 cfs	80 mi
Deschutes River near MadrasRiver gauge, Deschutes River	4,020 cfs	Normal	+70.0 cfs	64 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Columbia River at The DallesRiver gauge, Columbia River	76,400 cfs	Very low	+2,100 cfs	14 mi
Klickitat River near PittRiver gauge, Klickitat River	3.92 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Mosier Creek near MosierRiver gauge, Mosier Creek	1.6 cfs	Very low	±0	23 mi
John Day River at McDonald FerryRiver gauge, John Day River	200 cfs	Low	+5.0 cfs	24 mi
White River below Tygh ValleyRiver gauge, White River	99.2 cfs	Very low	+1.9 cfs	28 mi
Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood RiverRiver gauge, Hood River	2.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	31 mi
White Salmon River near UnderwoodRiver gauge, White Salmon River	3.25 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	31 mi
West Fork Hood River near DeeRiver gauge, West Fork Hood River	2.00 ft	No reference yet	+0.02 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.12 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT, the water level was 2.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs?

The highest level on record is 12.08 ft on February 8, 1996.

Is Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.73 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14103000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.62207, -120.90562 (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
Water level	2.88 ft	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional
Flow	4,380 cfs	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional

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