Columbia River at The Dalles, OR
USGS gauge 14105700 · drainage 237,000 sq mi · observed Oct 16, 6:15 PM PDT · 65 min old
Weather alerts Official NWS
No active National Weather Service alerts were returned for this location. This is not a statement that conditions are safe.
Source: National Weather Service alerts for the gauge location, fetched Oct 16, 7:14 PM PDT.
Last 7 days Live gauge
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values), observed to Oct 16, 6:15 PM PDT. Shaded band: 25th to 75th percentile of USGS daily statistics for each date; dashed: median. Flow in cfs.
Gage height and flood stages Live gauge
| Measure | Gage height | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Latest gage height | 76.16 ft | Oct 16, 6:15 PM PDT |
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous gage height), observed to Oct 16, 6:15 PM PDT.
Gauge location Mapped layer
Source: Map services and data available from U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program (USGS Topo). Map about 10 miles across, centred on the gauge at 45.6083, -121.1899.
Radar Official NWS
Source: National Weather Service radar, station KRTX. The loop is served live by the NWS and shows its own frame times.
Weather forecast Official NWS
Source: National Weather Service point forecast, updated Oct 16, 3:01 PM PDT.
Public land at this gauge Mapped layer
| Unit | Managed by | Public access |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Park | Regional or county agency | Open access |
| Rock Fort | City | Open access |
| County Open Space | County | Open access |
Source: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US), within about half a mile of the gauge, downloaded 2026-10-12. Mapped land is not proof of legal access.
About USGS gauge 14105700 Historical record
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| USGS site name | COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE DALLES, OR |
| Site type | Stream |
| Agency | U.S. Geological Survey |
| County and state | Wasco County, Oregon |
| Drainage area | 237,000 sq mi |
| Altitude | 0.00 ft (NGVD29) |
| Hydrologic unit code | 170701050406 |
| Coordinates | 45.6083, -121.1899 |
| Daily mean flow record | Jun 1, 1878 to Oct 14, 2026 |
| Instantaneous flow record | Sep 14, 1989 to Oct 16, 2026 |
| Instantaneous gage height record | Oct 1, 2007 to Oct 16, 2026 |
| Annual peaks on file | 204, 1858 to 2025 |
Source: USGS Water Data API monitoring-locations and time-series-metadata, fetched Oct 16, 7:11 PM PDT.
Sources and method
- Forecasts, alerts and observations: National Weather Service. NWS material is not subject to copyright. Terms
- Data: U.S. Geological Survey. Terms
- Map services and data available from U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program. Terms
- Rain estimates and radar: NOAA and National Weather Service. Terms
- Public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States. Terms
USGS daily statistics, downloaded 2026-10-12
Percentile method: trailing 24 h mean vs USGS daily percentiles for calendar date 10-16.
Percentile is estimated from USGS published daily percentiles. Readings are provisional until USGS reviews them. Not endorsed by USGS, NOAA or the National Weather Service. Not for navigation or safety-of-life decisions; the absence of an alert is not a statement that conditions are safe.