Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston water level
Canal gauge, Wapato Canal, Oregon, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston reads 3.26 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.06 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the canal level is 0.20 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.96 ft, a difference of +0.30 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.26 ft and 3.50 ft.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.06 ft0.20 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.37 ft – 3.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.96 ft+0.30 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.26 ft – 3.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.96 ft – 6.40 ft
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato Creek at Sw Gaston Road, at GastonRiver gauge, Wapato Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 0.0 mi |
| Tualatin River near DilleyRiver gauge, Tualatin River | 11.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Henry Hagg Lake and ScogginsReservoir | 261.64 ft | Low | 4.2 mi | |
| Tualatin River at Highway 219 near HillsboroRiver gauge, Tualatin River | 116 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Willamette River at NewbergRiver gauge, Willamette River | 7,120 cfs | Very low | −540.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| South Yamhill River at McMinnvilleRiver gauge, South Yamhill River | 9.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Nestucca River near FairdaleRiver gauge, Nestucca River | 2.4 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 17 mi |
| Ef Dairy Creek above Murtaugh Creek near Meacham CornerRiver gauge, Ef Dairy Creek | 7.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.96 ft.
What is a normal level for the Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.06 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.37 ft and 3.67 ft, based on 10 years of records.
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 Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:15 AM PDT, the water level was 3.26 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 10 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14202630(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.44017, -123.12518(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 | 3.26 ft | 2026-10-20 14:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Wapato Canal at Pump House, at Gaston (usgs:14202630). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/wapato-canal-at-pump-house-at-gaston
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