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SwedenBreitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit water level
River gauge, Breitenbush River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 97.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 49 °F
History
What this means
The Breitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit is running far below normal at 2.39 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.38 ft and 2.42 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 49 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.55 ftDecember 22, 1964
Floating and fishing near Breitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.55 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 2 | 12.26 ft | December 19, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Breitenbush River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breitenbush River below Breitenbush Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Breitenbush River | 10.35 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Santiam River below Boulder Creek, near DetroitRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 279 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 3.4 mi |
| Detroit Dam Tailwater near DetroitRiver gauge, Detroit Dam Tailwater | 1,200.79 ft | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Blowout Creek near DetroitRiver gauge, Blowout Creek | 3.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Big Cliff Dam Tailwater near NiagaraRiver gauge, Big Cliff Dam Tailwater | 1,110.89 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| North Santiam River at NiagaraRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 1,290 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Little N Santiam River above Evans Creek, at ElkhornRiver gauge, Little N Santiam River | 3.28 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Schafer Creek near LacombRiver gauge, Schafer Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Bull Creek near WilhoitRiver gauge, Bull Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Breitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:50 PM PDT, the water level was 2.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Breitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Breitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Breitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit?
The highest level on record is 14.55 ft on December 22, 1964.
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:14179000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.75262, -122.12896(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 | 2.39 ft | 2026-10-21 04:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 97.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:50 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 49 °F | 2026-10-21 04:50 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Breitenbush River above French Creek near Detroit (usgs:14179000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/breitenbush-river-above-french-creek-near-detroit
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer