McKenzie River near Walterville water level

Name: McKenzie River near Walterville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, McKenzie River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.77ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT (52 min ago)

Flow: 1,680 cfs
Water temperature: 52 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.61 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:58 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at McKenzie River near Walterville, where the gauge shows 1.77 ft.

It is 12.23 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.61 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.75 ft – 1.80 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.18 ftFebruary 7, 1996
Forecast peak: 1.76 ftSunday, October 18 at 11:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: expect significant flooding of property along the river in the vicinity of Walterville, Deerhorn road, and Thurston. Some low-lying residences and roads may be flooded.
14.00 ft: expect minor flooding of property and fields along the lower McKenzie in the vicinity of Walterville, Deerhorn Road, and Thurston.
1.77 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.18 ft	February 7, 1996
2	13.92 ft	January 16, 2011
3	13.65 ft	April 8, 2019
4	13.44 ft	November 19, 1996
5	13.30 ft	November 26, 1999
6	13.08 ft	December 31, 2005
7	12.91 ft	December 28, 1998
8	12.34 ft	January 25, 2012
9	11.83 ft	December 13, 2003
10	11.34 ft	January 2, 2009

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 66° 42° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 61° 47° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 72° 46° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 73° 49° 0.00 in Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 65° 44° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 61° 36° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 67° 38° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min First quarter 58%

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	43 mi
McKenzie River below Payne Creek, near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, McKenzie River	190 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	39 mi
McKenzie River below Trail Branch Dam near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, McKenzie River	542 cfs	Very low	−46.0 cfs	38 mi
McKenzie River above South Fork, near RainbowRiver gauge, McKenzie River	8.07 ft	Very low	±0	26 mi
McKenzie River near VidaRiver gauge, McKenzie River	0.89 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
McKenzie River below Leaburg Dam, near LeaburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River	1,710 cfs	Normal	±0	8 mi
McKenzie River near CoburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River	1,730 cfs	Low	±0	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Camp Creek at Camp Creek Road Bridge, near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Camp Creek	7.98 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	5.6 mi
Cedar Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	4.5 cfs	Normal	±0	7 mi
Middle Fork Willamette River at JasperRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River	2.56 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Fall Creek below Winberry Creek, near Fall CreekRiver gauge, Fall Creek	197 cfs	Low	−3.0 cfs	9 mi
Middle Fork Willamette River near DexterRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River	1,250 cfs	Very low	+10.0 cfs	9 mi
Mohawk River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Mohawk River	0.73 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	9 mi
McKENZIE RIVER ABV HAYDEN BR, AT SPRINGFIELDRiver gauge	1,620 cfs	Low	+20.0 cfs	10 mi
Fall Creek above North Fork, near LowellRiver gauge, Fall Creek	2.53 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the McKenzie River near Walterville?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 12.23 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 Walterville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 1.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is McKenzie River near Walterville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of McKenzie River near Walterville 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 Walterville?

The highest level on record is 16.18 ft on February 7, 1996.

Is McKenzie River near Walterville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.61 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14163900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.06985, -122.77119 (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	1.77 ft	2026-10-19 08:45	Provisional
Flow	1,680 cfs	2026-10-19 08:45	Provisional
Water temperature	52 °F	2026-10-19 08:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: McKenzie River near Walterville (usgs:14163900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/mckenzie-river-near-walterville

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