Cow Creek near Riddle water level

Name: Cow Creek near Riddle water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cow Creek, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.13ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 PM PDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 66.1 cfs
Water temperature: 56 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.36 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:16 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Cow Creek near Riddle, where the gauge shows 1.13 ft.

It is 20.87 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.36 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.12 ft – 1.14 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 28.50 ftOctober 29, 1950
Forecast peak: 1.36 ftWednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 22.00 ft.

What happens at each level

28.50 ft: Record flood stage. Major flooding is occurring.
27.70 ft: Major flooding is occurring. Widespread flooding of low-lying structures and pasture land.
22.00 ft: Cow Creek is at flood stage. Flooding of low-lying fields and structures begins at this point.
18.00 ft: Cow Creek is at bankfull stage.
1.13 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.50 ft	October 29, 1950
2	28.17 ft	January 15, 1974
3	27.67 ft	December 22, 1964
4	27.35 ft	December 26, 1955
5	26.79 ft	February 18, 1983
6	26.22 ft	January 9, 1995
7	25.64 ft	March 16, 2025
8	25.01 ft	January 17, 1971
9	24.46 ft	January 3, 1966
10	24.42 ft	December 6, 1981

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on Cow Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cow Creek above Galesville Reservoir, near AzaleaRiver gauge, Cow Creek	6.1 cfs	Very low	+0.3 cfs	17 mi
Cow Creek near AzaleaRiver gauge, Cow Creek	43.8 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Fork Cow Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, West Fork Cow Creek	4.9 cfs	Very low	±0	12 mi
South Umpqua River near BrockwayRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	2.99 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
North Umpqua River at WinchesterRiver gauge, North Umpqua River	1.79 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	24 mi
South Umpqua River at TillerRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	0.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	24 mi
Elk Creek near DrewRiver gauge, Elk Creek	1.3 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	26 mi
South Fork Coquille River at PowersRiver gauge, South Fork Coquille River	12.9 cfs	Very low	−0.5 cfs	33 mi
Rogue River at Grants PassRiver gauge, Rogue River	1.02 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	35 mi
North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle PointRiver gauge, North Fork Coquille River	4.25 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	36 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Cow Creek near Riddle?

The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 20.87 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 Cow Creek near Riddle today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 PM PDT, the water level was 1.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cow Creek near Riddle rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Cow Creek near Riddle normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cow Creek near Riddle?

The highest level on record is 28.50 ft on October 29, 1950.

Is Cow Creek near Riddle expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.36 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14310000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.92345, -123.42896 (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	1.13 ft	2026-10-19 04:45	Provisional
Flow	66.1 cfs	2026-10-19 04:45	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-19 04:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cow Creek near Riddle (usgs:14310000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/cow-creek-near-riddle

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