Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River water level

Name: Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Hood River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.47ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 241 cfs
Water temperature: 48 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.45 ft by Thursday, October 29 at 05:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River is at 2.47 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.53 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.45 ft by Thursday, October 29 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.45 ft and 2.52 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.60 ftDecember 22, 1964
Forecast peak: 2.55 ftThursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River

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

Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 10.53 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: expect major bank erosion and flooding of low-lying property and roads adjacent to the river and tributary creeks. Damage to some bridges and portions of the hood river railroad is a possibility. Irrigation canals and headworks will likely be inundated and damaged by floodwater and debris.
16.00 ft: expect significant riverbank erosion and flooding of low-lying roads and property adjacent to the river and tributary creeks. Portions of the Hood River Railroad may be threatened by bank erosion and undercutting due to the turbulent and fast-flowing water. Irrigation canals and headworks adjacent to the river and tributaries may be inundated with floodwater and debris.
15.00 ft: expect flooding of some low-lying roads and property adjacent to the river and tributary creeks, along with significant bank erosion. Floodwater and debris may inundate portions of irrigation canals along the river and tributary creeks.
13.00 ft: expect the river to go over its banks in a few locations. Minor flooding of low-lying property and roads adjacent to the river is likely. Stay away from river banks that may be eroded away by the high and fast-flowing water.
2.47 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	20.60 ft	December 22, 1964
2	17.11 ft	February 7, 1996
3	15.59 ft	December 13, 1977
4	14.74 ft	December 25, 1980
5	14.74 ft	December 25, 1980
6	14.56 ft	December 19, 2025
7	14.48 ft	January 16, 1974
8	14.33 ft	January 16, 2011
9	14.08 ft	November 7, 2006
10	14.05 ft	February 20, 1982

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 72° 45° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 61° 48° 0.08 in Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 58° 43° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 64° 39° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 57° 42° 0.11 in, 25% Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 49° 37° 0.08 in Wind 6 mph

27 Tue 52° 32° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:12 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

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White Salmon River near UnderwoodRiver gauge, White Salmon River	3.24 ft	Very low	±0	7 mi
Mosier Creek near MosierRiver gauge, Mosier Creek	1.5 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	8 mi
Columbia River at StevensonRiver gauge, Columbia River	75.64 ft	High	−0.16 ft	16 mi
Columbia River at The DallesRiver gauge, Columbia River	79,300 cfs	Low	−7,600.0 cfs	18 mi
Klickitat River near PittRiver gauge, Klickitat River	3.92 ft	Normal	±0	18 mi
Bull Run River at Lower Flume near BrightwoodRiver gauge, Bull Run River	12.7 cfs	Low	±0	20 mi
Columbia River below Bonneville DamRiver gauge, Columbia River	6.48 ft	Very low	−0.26 ft	20 mi
Blazed Alder Creek near RhododendronRiver gauge, Blazed Alder Creek	1.2 cfs	Very low	±0	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.53 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 Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM PDT, the water level was 2.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River?

The highest level on record is 20.60 ft on December 22, 1964.

Is Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.45 ft by Thursday, October 29 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14120000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.65450, -121.54880 (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	2.47 ft	2026-10-21 06:30	Provisional
Flow	241 cfs	2026-10-21 06:30	Provisional
Water temperature	48 °F	2026-10-21 06:30	Provisional

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