North Fork John Day River at Monument water level

Name: North Fork John Day River at Monument water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Fork John Day River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.36ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 PM PDT (23 min ago)

Flow: 77.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.51 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:26 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at North Fork John Day River at Monument, where the gauge shows 2.36 ft.

It is 11.64 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.51 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.36 ft – 2.37 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 18.45 ftJanuary 30, 1965
Forecast peak: 2.51 ftMonday, October 26 at 05:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.45 ft	January 30, 1965
2	17.56 ft	January 1, 1997
3	15.80 ft	May 17, 2011
4	15.10 ft	April 9, 2019
5	14.80 ft	March 18, 1932
6	14.67 ft	May 22, 1948
7	14.63 ft	February 9, 1996
8	14.61 ft	March 26, 1952
9	14.60 ft	May 19, 1991
10	14.48 ft	May 8, 1956

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 71° 42° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 72° 47° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 65° 49° – Wind 4 mph

21 Wed 68° 47° 0.02 in Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 64° 47° 0.02 in, 34% Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 59° 41° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 61° 38° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:09 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 54%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Fork John Day River at RitterRiver gauge, Middle Fork John Day River	23.9 cfs	Very low	+0.6 cfs	15 mi
John Day River at Service CreekRiver gauge, John Day River	1.97 ft	Below flood stage	±0	28 mi
Mf John Day River above Camp Creek, near GalenaRiver gauge, Mf John Day River	15.9 cfs	Very low	+0.4 cfs	32 mi
Willow Creek above Willow Creek Lake, near HeppnerRiver gauge, Willow Creek	0.8 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	37 mi
Willow Creek Lake at HeppnerLake, Willow Creek Lake	2,047.37 ft	No reference yet	±0	37 mi
Willow Creek at HeppnerRiver gauge, Willow Creek	0.8 cfs	Low	±0	37 mi
John Day River near John DayRiver gauge, John Day River	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	±0	38 mi
Willow Creek at Morgan Street, at HeppnerRiver gauge, Willow Creek	1.8 cfs	Low	±0	38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Fork John Day River at Monument?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.64 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 North Fork John Day River at Monument today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 PM PDT, the water level was 2.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork John Day River at Monument rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Fork John Day River at Monument normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork John Day River at Monument?

The highest level on record is 18.45 ft on January 30, 1965.

Is North Fork John Day River at Monument expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.51 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14046000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.81492, -119.43200 (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	2.36 ft	2026-10-18 23:30	Provisional
Flow	77.0 cfs	2026-10-18 23:30	Provisional

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