River stage
John Day River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the John Day River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
John Day River levels, gauge by gauge
The John Day River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie City | 1.13 ft | no flood stage set |
| John Day | 3.55 ft | normal, steady |
| Service Creek | 1.91 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the John Day River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is John Day, OR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Sandy River (OR) 2 gauges
- Clackamas River 3 gauges
- Molalla River 2 gauges
- Beaver Creek (OR) 2 gauges
- Johnson Creek (OR) 3 gauges
- Thomas Creek (OR) 1 gauge
- Pudding River 2 gauges
- Columbia River 19 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the John Day River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the John Day River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the John Day River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. John Day is at 3.55 ft; Service Creek is at 1.91 ft.
Where is the John Day River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the John Day River in Oregon.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.