River stage

Drain, Elk Creek

River level: 0.69 ft
Status: Below flood stage
Action stage: 14.00 ft
Flood stage: 16.00 ft
Record crest: 23.70 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ECDO3

Record crest: 23.70 ft
Flood stage: 16.00 ft
Moderate flood: 18.00 ft
Major flood: 20.00 ft
Crest date: 1961-02-10

In brief

The Elk Creek at Drain, OR read 0.69 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.31 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge ECDO3

Stage threshold profile

Highest crests on record

Rank	Crest	Date
1	23.70 ft	1961-02-10
2	21.32 ft	1964-01-19
3	20.26 ft	1961-11-23
4	19.58 ft	2025-03-16
5	19.48 ft	1964-12-22
6	19.06 ft	1955-12-26
7	19.01 ft	1976-01-08
8	18.86 ft	1966-01-04

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft
At this stage low land flooding begins.
16.50 ft
Homes in the city of drain begin to flood.
18.00 ft
Widespread flooding of low lands and structures at this stage.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Elk Creek flooding at Drain?

No. The Elk Creek at Drain is at 0.69 ft, 13.31 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Drain?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.

What is the highest the Elk Creek has been at Drain?

The highest crest on record is 23.7 ft, on 1961-02-10.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ECDO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14322000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.