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SwedenSf McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam water level
River gauge, Sf McKenzie River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 68.5 cfs
- Water temperature
- 46 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Sf McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam is 10.11 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.11 ft and 10.13 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to 0.00 ft. The water temperature at the gauge is 46 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 10.17 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 10.11 ft – 10.13 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 10.11 ft – 11.75 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork McKenzie River above Cougar Lake near RainbowRiver gauge, South Fork McKenzie River | 173 cfs | Very low | −2.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Cougar Dam Tailwater near RainbowRiver gauge, Cougar Dam Tailwater | 1,251.62 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| South Fork McKenzie River near RainbowRiver gauge, South Fork McKenzie River | 341 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| McKenzie River above South Fork, near RainbowRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 8.01 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Blue River at Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River | 181 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Lookout Creek near Blue RiverRiver gauge, Lookout Creek | 7.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Nf Quartz Creek near Blue RiverRiver gauge, Nf Quartz Creek | 1.0 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 19 mi |
| Blue River below Tidbits Creek, near Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River | 1.74 ft | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Sf McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam higher than last year?
No, it is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.17 ft.
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 Sf McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM PDT, the water level was 10.11 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sf McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sf McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The 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 the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in 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:14159130(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.95703, -122.08500(WGS84)- 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 | 10.11 ft | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 68.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 46 °F | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sf McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam (usgs:14159130). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/sf-mckenzie-river-above-roaring-river-near-cougar-dam
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