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SwedenElk Creek near Trail water level
River gauge, Elk Creek, Oregon, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 55.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Elk Creek near Trail shows 3.93 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 18.84 ft, set on December 22, 1964.
The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.86 ft and 3.93 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. 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
- 18.84 ftDecember 22, 1964
High water at Elk Creek near Trail
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.84 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 2 | 10.89 ft | November 18, 1996 |
| 3 | 10.00 ft | December 8, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Elk Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek near DrewRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 1.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Elk Creek at ElktonRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 2.57 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 78 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue River near McLeodRiver gauge, Rogue River | 1,120 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 2.1 mi |
| Rogue River at Cole M Rivers F Hatchery near McLeodRiver gauge, Rogue River | 709 cfs | Low | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Big Butte Creek near McLeodRiver gauge, Big Butte Creek | 109 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 3.2 mi |
| Lost Creek Lake near McLeodLake, Lost Creek Lake | 1,782.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Rogue River at Dodge Bridge, near Eagle PointRiver gauge, Rogue River | 3.02 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Rogue River below ProspectRiver gauge, Rogue River | 546 cfs | Low | +19.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| South Fork Rogue River near ProspectRiver gauge, South Fork Rogue River | 47.4 cfs | High | −0.7 cfs | 18 mi |
| Agate ReservoirReservoir | 1,480.42 ft | Normal | 18 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 Elk Creek near Trail today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:10 PM PDT, the water level was 3.93 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Elk Creek near Trail rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Elk Creek near Trail normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Elk Creek near Trail?
The highest level on record is 18.84 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:14338000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.67874, -122.74199(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 | 3.93 ft | 2026-10-19 20:10 | Provisional |
| Flow | 55.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:10 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-19 20:10 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Elk Creek near Trail (usgs:14338000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/elk-creek-near-trail
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