Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen water level

Name: Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Donner Und Blitzen River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.80ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM PDT (52 min ago)

Flow: 29.5 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.79 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen reads 1.80 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.20 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.79 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.80 ft and 1.81 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.15 ftApril 26, 1978
Forecast peak: 1.83 ftThursday, October 22 at 11:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 6.00 ft, still 4.20 ft away.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft: Floodwater will cover portions of the Page Springs Campground to a depth of 3 feet.
6.00 ft: Floodwater will flow over portions of the access road to Page Springs Campground.
1.80 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.15 ft	April 26, 1978
2	7.08 ft	May 6, 2005
3	6.63 ft	March 17, 1993
4	6.58 ft	March 9, 1989
5	6.36 ft	February 28, 1972
6	6.34 ft	June 14, 2009
7	6.32 ft	May 14, 1998
8	6.28 ft	February 18, 1986
9	6.28 ft	May 16, 2011
10	6.23 ft	December 30, 2005

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 65° 45° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 70° 45° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 61° 46° 0.58 in, 74% Wind 16 mph

23 Fri 49° 39° 0.19 in, 38% Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 55° 37° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 58° 42° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 59° 44° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.20 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 Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen?

The highest level on record is 7.15 ft on April 26, 1978.

Is Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.79 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10396000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.79083, -118.86750 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	1.80 ft	2026-10-20 20:00	Provisional
Flow	29.5 cfs	2026-10-20 20:00	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-20 20:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen (usgs:10396000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/donner-und-blitzen-river-near-frenchglen

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer