Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell water level
River gauge, Fall Creek, Oregon, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 6.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 61 °F
This gauge last reported 13 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.
History
20252026
What this means
Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell reads 4.22 ft as of Oct 7, 2026, 02:00 PM PDT. That reading is from Oct 7, 2026, 02:00 PM PDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late. 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. In the last month it has stayed between 4.22 ft and 4.43 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.03 ft. The water temperature at the gauge is 61 °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
- 4.46 ft−0.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.22 ft – 4.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.22 ft – 8.16 ft
Floating and fishing near Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Fall Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek above North Fork, near LowellRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 2.54 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Fall Creek below Winberry Creek, near Fall CreekRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 197 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie River near VidaRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 0.87 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| South Fork McKenzie River above Cougar Lake near RainbowRiver gauge, South Fork McKenzie River | 175 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Gate Creek at VidaRiver gauge, Gate Creek | 13.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Blue River at Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River | 184 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Winberry Creek near LowellRiver gauge, Winberry Creek | 3.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| McKenzie River below Leaburg Dam, near LeaburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 1,680 cfs | Normal | −30.0 cfs | 14 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 | 346 cfs | Low | +59.0 cfs | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell higher than last year?
No, it is 0.24 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.46 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 Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell today?
On Oct 7, 2026, 02:00 PM PDT, the water level was 4.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell 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:14150250(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.98478, -122.43360(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 | 4.22 ft | 2026-10-07 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.7 cfs | 2026-10-07 21:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 61 °F | 2026-10-07 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fall Creek above Tiller Creek, near Lowell (usgs:14150250). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/fall-creek-above-tiller-creek-near-lowell
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