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SwedenRow River above Pitcher Creek, near Dorena water level
River gauge, Row River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 17.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
What this means
Low water at Row River above Pitcher Creek, near Dorena: the gauge reads 1.93 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.92 ft – 1.95 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 53 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.19 ftDecember 22, 1964
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.19 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 2 | 17.25 ft | November 18, 1996 |
| 3 | 15.22 ft | December 6, 1981 |
| 4 | 12.76 ft | December 30, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Row River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row River near Cottage GroveRiver gauge, Row River | 553 cfs | Normal | −5.0 cfs | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Fork Willamette River below Cottage Grove DamRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette River | 113 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Coast Fork Willamette at LondonRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette | 8.6 cfs | Very low | +0.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Dexter Dam Tailwater at DexterRiver gauge, Dexter Dam Tailwater | 637.19 ft | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Lookout Point Dam Tailwater near LowellRiver gauge, Lookout Point Dam Tailwater | 692.59 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Middle Fork Willamette River near DexterRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River | 1,250 cfs | Very low | +20.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Fall Creek below Winberry Creek, near Fall CreekRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 200 cfs | Low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Winberry Creek near LowellRiver gauge, Winberry Creek | 3.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Mf Willamette River below North Fork, near OakridgeRiver gauge, Mf Willamette River | 704 cfs | Low | ±0 | 16 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 Row River above Pitcher Creek, near Dorena today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Row River above Pitcher Creek, near Dorena rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Row River above Pitcher Creek, near Dorena 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 Row River above Pitcher Creek, near Dorena?
The highest level on record is 18.19 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:14154500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.73528, -122.87444(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 | 1.93 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Row River above Pitcher Creek, near Dorena (usgs:14154500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/row-river-above-pitcher-creek-near-dorena
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