Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper water level

Name: Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River, Oregon, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

2.56ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 12:50 PM PDT (17 min ago)

Flow: 1,600 cfs
Water temperature: 61 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.46 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:58 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper, where the gauge shows 2.56 ft.

It is 7.44 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.46 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.55 ft – 2.56 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 61 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.60 ftJanuary 18, 1953
Forecast peak: 2.54 ftSunday, October 18 at 11:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: expect flooding of buildings in lower areas near the Middle Fork of the Willamette in Jasper.
15.00 ft: expect widespread flooding of low-lying areas along the Middle Fork from Jasper downstream to Springfield.
10.00 ft: expect minor flooding of agricultural land and low-lying areas along the Middle Fork from Jasper downstream to Springfield.
2.56 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.60 ft	January 18, 1953
2	13.43 ft	December 26, 1964
3	10.46 ft	April 12, 2019
4	10.07 ft	December 25, 1996
5	9.97 ft	January 21, 2006
6	9.91 ft	January 9, 2009
7	9.68 ft	December 31, 1998
8	9.66 ft	January 24, 2012
9	9.58 ft	December 24, 2014
10	9.53 ft	June 4, 2010

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 64° 40° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 61° 45° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 67° 45° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 71° 42° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 66° 43° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 64° 36° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 68° 36° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Middle Fork Willamette River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Fork Willamette River near DexterRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River	1,240 cfs	Low	−10.0 cfs	5.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Coast Fork Willamette River near GoshenRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette River	2.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	3.3 mi
Cedar Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	4.5 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	4.3 mi
Camp Creek at Camp Creek Road Bridge, near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Camp Creek	7.96 ft	Low	±0	5.1 mi
McKENZIE RIVER ABV HAYDEN BR, AT SPRINGFIELDRiver gauge	1,620 cfs	Very low	±0	5.8 mi
Mohawk River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Mohawk River	0.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Dexter Dam Tailwater at DexterRiver gauge, Dexter Dam Tailwater	637.19 ft	Very low	±0	7 mi
Fall Creek below Winberry Creek, near Fall CreekRiver gauge, Fall Creek	200 cfs	Normal	±0	8 mi
McKenzie River near WaltervilleRiver gauge, McKenzie River	1.78 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	8 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.44 ft below it.

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 Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:50 PM PDT, the water level was 2.56 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper?

The highest level on record is 16.60 ft on January 18, 1953.

Is Middle Fork Willamette River at Jasper expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.46 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14152000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.99818, -122.90591 (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	2.56 ft	2026-10-18 19:50	Provisional
Flow	1,600 cfs	2026-10-18 19:50	Provisional
Water temperature	61 °F	2026-10-18 19:50	Provisional

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