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SwedenSouth Fork Malheur River near Riverside water level
River gauge, South Fork Malheur River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 19.7 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the South Fork Malheur River near Riverside at 6.75 ft. 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. The 30-day range is 6.66 ft – 6.76 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.98 ftFebruary 25, 2025
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.98 ft | February 25, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs ReservoirReservoir | 3,343.35 ft | Normal | 4.9 mi | |
| Warmsprings Reservoir near RiversideReservoir, Warmsprings Reservoir | 3,343.27 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| Beulah Reservoir and Agency ValleyReservoir | 3,289.85 ft | Normal | 27 mi | |
| Bully Creek ReservoirReservoir | 2,479.48 ft | Normal | 52 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 South Fork Malheur River near Riverside today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:15 PM PDT, the water level was 6.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fork Malheur River near Riverside rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South Fork Malheur River near Riverside normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Fork Malheur River near Riverside?
The highest level on record is 15.98 ft on February 25, 2025.
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:13215480(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.51908, -118.17506(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 | 6.75 ft | 2026-10-19 03:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 03:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Malheur River near Riverside (usgs:13215480). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/south-fork-malheur-river-near-riverside
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