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McKenzie River near Vida water level

River gauge, McKenzie River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.90ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,710 cfs
Water temperature
51 °F
0 10 Highest onrecord 17.20 ft Minor floodstage 11.00 ft

History

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Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.80 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at McKenzie River near Vida, where the gauge shows 0.90 ft.

It is 10.10 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.80 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 0.87 ft – 0.90 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
17.20 ftJanuary 1, 1923
Forecast peak
0.88 ftSunday, October 18 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 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft
major widespread flooding has historically occurred from the Thurston area downstream to the Willamette-McKenzie confluence. Flooding will be worse if flows on the Willamette are also high.
14.00 ft
expect widespread flooding downstream from the Vida gauge in the Thurston area to the Willamette-McKenzie confluence.
11.00 ft
expect flooding of lowland pasture and farmland from Vida downstream to the confluence with the Willamette.
0.90 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
117.20 ftJanuary 1, 1923
213.90 ftFebruary 20, 1927
311.70 ftNovember 24, 1960
410.05 ftFebruary 9, 1996
59.25 ftJanuary 16, 2011
68.83 ftApril 8, 2019
78.40 ftNovember 26, 1999
88.05 ftDecember 31, 2005
97.97 ftDecember 21, 2014
107.94 ftDecember 28, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the McKenzie River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
McKenzie River at Outlet of Clear LakeRiver gauge, McKenzie River 106 cfs Very low ±0 29 mi
McKenzie River below Payne Creek, near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, McKenzie River 190 cfs Normal −5.0 cfs 24 mi
McKenzie River below Trail Branch Dam near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, McKenzie River 588 cfs Low ±0 23 mi
McKenzie River above South Fork, near RainbowRiver gauge, McKenzie River 8.07 ft Very low ±0 11 mi
McKenzie River below Leaburg Dam, near LeaburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River 1,700 cfs Normal −10.0 cfs 8 mi
McKenzie River near WaltervilleRiver gauge, McKenzie River 1.79 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 15 mi
McKenzie River near CoburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River 1,730 cfs Low ±0 29 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Gate Creek at VidaRiver gauge, Gate Creek 13.8 cfs Very low +0.6 cfs 5.3 mi
Blue River at Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River 184 cfs Normal −4.0 cfs 7 mi
Nf Quartz Creek near Blue RiverRiver gauge, Nf Quartz Creek 1.0 cfs Low ±0 9 mi
South Fork McKenzie River near RainbowRiver gauge, South Fork McKenzie River 331 cfs Low ±0 11 mi
Cougar Dam Tailwater near RainbowRiver gauge, Cougar Dam Tailwater 1,251.62 ft Very low −0.01 ft 11 mi
Blue River below Tidbits Creek, near Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River 1.73 ft Low −0.01 ft 12 mi
Lookout Creek near Blue RiverRiver gauge, Lookout Creek 7.7 cfs Very low ±0 12 mi
Fall Creek above North Fork, near LowellRiver gauge, Fall Creek 2.53 ft Very low +0.01 ft 13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the McKenzie River near Vida?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 10.10 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 McKenzie River near Vida today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 AM PDT, the water level was 0.90 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is McKenzie River near Vida rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of McKenzie River near Vida normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at McKenzie River near Vida?

The highest level on record is 17.20 ft on January 1, 1923.

Is McKenzie River near Vida expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.80 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:14162500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
44.12485, -122.47062 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 0.90 ft 2026-10-18 13:00 Provisional
Flow 1,710 cfs 2026-10-18 13:00 Provisional
Water temperature 51 °F 2026-10-18 13:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: McKenzie River near Vida (usgs:14162500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/mckenzie-river-near-vida

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