River stage
Riddle, Cow Creek
- River level
- 1.14 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 1.20 ft
- Recent low
- 0.95 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RDLO3
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- 1.08 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.50 ft
In brief
The Cow Creek at Riddle, OR read 1.14 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.86 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RDLO3
Water 52 °F (11 °C) · 4 °F cooler than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.50 ft | 1950-10-29 |
| 2 | 28.17 ft | 1974-01-15 |
| 3 | 27.67 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 4 | 27.35 ft | 1955-12-26 |
| 5 | 26.79 ft | 1983-02-18 |
| 6 | 26.22 ft | 1995-01-09 |
| 7 | 25.64 ft | 2025-03-16 |
| 8 | 25.01 ft | 1971-01-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Cow Creek is at bankfull stage.
- 22.00 ft
Cow Creek is at flood stage. Flooding of low-lying fields and structures begins at this point.
- 27.70 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Widespread flooding of low-lying structures and pasture land.
- 28.50 ft
Record flood stage. Major flooding is occurring.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cow Creek flooding at Riddle?
No. The Cow Creek at Riddle is at 1.14 ft, 16.86 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Riddle?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Cow Creek has been at Riddle?
The highest crest on record is 28.5 ft, on 1950-10-29.
Is the Cow Creek high or low right now at Riddle?
At 1.14 ft it is higher than 77% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Riddle, Cow Creek?
The water temperature at Riddle, Cow Creek is 52 °F (11.1 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 4 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.0 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RDLO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14310000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.