Umatilla River near Umatilla water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.84ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 145 cfs
Water temperature: 56 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Umatilla River near Umatilla is at 2.84 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.83 ft and 2.85 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Floating and fishing near Umatilla River near Umatilla

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Umatilla River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Umatilla River above Meacham Creek, near GibbonRiver gauge, Umatilla River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	50 mi
Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near PendletonRiver gauge, Umatilla River	50.9 cfs	Low	+1.3 cfs	33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cold Springs ReservoirReservoir	580.92 ft	Normal		8 mi
Yakima River at KionaRiver gauge, Yakima River	4.33 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	25 mi
Walla Walla River near TouchetRiver gauge, Walla Walla River	2.54 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	30 mi
McKay ReservoirReservoir	1,248.25 ft	Normal		33 mi
Willow Creek at Morgan Street, at HeppnerRiver gauge, Willow Creek	1.9 cfs	Low	±0	39 mi
Yakima River at MabtonRiver gauge, Yakima River	12.83 ft	Very high	−0.13 ft	39 mi
Willow Creek at HeppnerRiver gauge, Willow Creek	0.8 cfs	Low	±0	40 mi
Willow Creek above Willow Creek Lake, near HeppnerRiver gauge, Willow Creek	0.8 cfs	Low	±0	40 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 Umatilla River near Umatilla today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, the water level was 2.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Umatilla River near Umatilla rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Umatilla River near Umatilla normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:14033500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.90269, -119.32708 (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	2.84 ft	2026-10-18 19:30	Provisional
Flow	145 cfs	2026-10-18 19:30	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-18 19:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Umatilla River near Umatilla (usgs:14033500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/umatilla-river-near-umatilla

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer