Deschutes River at Moody, OR
USGS gauge 14103000 · drainage 10,500 sq mi · observed Oct 16, 6:45 PM PDT · 35 min old
Last 7 days Live gauge
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values), observed to Oct 16, 6:45 PM PDT. Shaded band: 25th to 75th percentile of USGS daily statistics for each date; dashed: median. Flow in cfs.
Rate of rise and fall Live gauge
| Window | Flow then | Change to latest | Gage height then | Gage height change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 h | 4,060 cfs | ▬ +0.00 cfs (+0.0%) | 2.77 ft | +0.00 ft |
| 3 h | 4,090 cfs | ▬ -30 cfs (-0.7%) | 2.78 ft | -0.01 ft |
| 6 h | 4,090 cfs | ▬ -30 cfs (-0.7%) | 2.78 ft | -0.01 ft |
| 12 h | 4,090 cfs | ▬ -30 cfs (-0.7%) | 2.78 ft | -0.01 ft |
| 24 h | 4,060 cfs | ▬ +0.00 cfs (+0.0%) | 2.77 ft | +0.00 ft |
Last 7 days
| Measure | Flow | Time | Relative to latest reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest reading | 4,230 cfs | Oct 12, 1:30 PM PDT | 101 h earlier |
| Lowest reading | 4,000 cfs | Oct 9, 09:45 PM PDT | 165 h earlier |
Source: computed from USGS continuous readings (Water Data API) to Oct 16, 6:45 PM PDT. Each row compares the latest reading with the reading closest to that many hours earlier; the arrow is steady (▬) when the change is within 1%.
Daily mean flow Live gauge
| Date (gauge-local) | Mean flow | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | – | Partial day |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4,082 cfs | |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4,199 cfs | |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4,196 cfs | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4,203 cfs | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4,180 cfs | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4,029 cfs | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4,026 cfs | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | – | Partial day |
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values); each mean uses readings on that gauge-local date, shown only with at least 80% of expected readings.
The same 50 days in earlier years Historical record
━ 2026 ╌ 2025 ╌ 2024 ╌ 2023
| Year | Mean flow | Highest day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,214 cfs | 4,590 cfs |
| 2025 | 4,522 cfs | 4,750 cfs |
| 2024 | 4,287 cfs | 4,510 cfs |
| 2023 | 4,291 cfs | 4,750 cfs |
Source: USGS daily mean flows (Water Data API). Each line is the 50 days from Aug 27 to Oct 15, shifted to the same calendar dates in earlier years; gaps are days without a published value. Recent days are provisional.
Compared with this gauge’s record Historical record
| Measure | Value | When or rank |
|---|---|---|
| Peak daily flow, last 7 days | 4,200 cfs | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Last time daily flow was this high or higher | 4,230 cfs | Sep 29, 2026 (13 days earlier) |
| Last day above the 90th percentile for its date, before this peak | Dec 21, 2025 | 10 months earlier |
| Days above the 75th percentile for their date | 0 of 30 | last 30 days |
| October 1 to 15, mean flow | 4,114 cfs | rank 99 highest of 124 years |
| Peak daily mean compared with annual instantaneous peaks of record | Below the lowest of 121 | lowest annual peak 5,840 cfs |
Source: USGS daily mean flows (Water Data API), 1897 to 2026 (44,759 days), data through Oct 15, 2026, computed 2026-10-17; method record-v1. Percentiles are USGS daily statistics. Recent days are provisional.
Largest annual peaks Historical record
Ten largest peaks of record
| Date | Peak flow | Gage height at peak |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 70,300 cfs | 12.08 ft |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 67,300 cfs | 11.80 ft |
| Jan 7, 1923 | 43,600 cfs | 10.20 ft |
| Feb 10, 1961 | 40,600 cfs | 8.96 ft |
| Jan 2, 1997 | 40,300 cfs | 9.01 ft |
| Feb 23, 1986 | 39,800 cfs | 8.87 ft |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 33,100 cfs | 8.11 ft |
| Jan 1, 1943 | 32,900 cfs | 8.48 ft |
| Feb 21, 1927 | 32,400 cfs | 8.40 ft |
| Feb 6, 1907 | 30,600 cfs | 7.50 ft |
Five most recent annual peaks
| Date | Peak flow | Gage height at peak |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | 15,600 cfs | 5.39 ft |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 12,200 cfs | 4.68 ft |
| May 2, 2023 | 10,600 cfs | 4.32 ft |
| Jan 8, 2022 | 8,420 cfs | 3.83 ft |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 10,000 cfs | 4.20 ft |
Source: USGS annual peak streamflow (Water Data API), 121 annual peaks, 1897 to 2025. A water year's peak is its highest instantaneous flow.
Historic crests Official NWS
| Date | Crest stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 1996 | 12.08 ft | 70,300 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1964 | 11.80 ft | 67,300 cfs |
| Jan 6, 1923 | 10.20 ft | 43,600 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 9.01 ft | 40,300 cfs |
| Feb 9, 1961 | 8.96 ft | 40,600 cfs |
| Feb 22, 1986 | 8.87 ft | 39,800 cfs |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 8.11 ft | 33,145 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1955 | 7.91 ft | 28,900 cfs |
| Feb 5, 1907 | 7.50 ft | 30,600 cfs |
| Feb 9, 1916 | 7.40 ft | 27,000 cfs |
Source: National Weather Service forecast point MODO3 (Deschutes River (OR) at Moody), historic crests as published by the NWS; the NWS may have recorded them on an older gauge datum. The USGS annual peaks above are a separate record and can differ in date, flow and datum.
Gage height to flow rating Historical record
Line: current USGS rating, gage height (ft, horizontal) to flow (cfs, vertical). ● latest reading, 2.77 ft and 4,060 cfs.
Source: USGS rating table for the gauge (NWIS rating depot, expanded shifted rating, 1,026 rows, thinned to 95 points), fetched Oct 16, 7:12 PM PDT. Ratings are provisional and change with the channel.
Snow water equivalent at nearby SNOTEL stations Weather station
| Station | Distance | Elevation | Snow water now | Median for date | Of median | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Rock | 26 mi | 5,320 ft | 0.1 in | – | – | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Satus Pass | 27 mi | 3,960 ft | 0.0 in | – | – | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fifteenmile | 35 mi | 5,970 ft | 0.0 in | – | – | Oct 15, 2026 |
Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL stations within 37 miles of the gauge (AWDB web service), fetched Oct 16, 6:48 PM PDT. Provisional data; stations may not drain to this gauge.
Water temperature by month Historical record
Source: USGS daily mean water temperature (parameter 00010, Water Data API), 2016 to 2026, mean of all published daily values in each calendar month (days counted under each month; (few) means fewer than 150 daily values).
Water quality sensors Live gauge
| Measure | Latest value | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 57.9 °F (14.4 °C) | Oct 16, 6:45 PM PDT |
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values). Values as reported by the gauge, provisional.
Flood stages Official NWS
| Category | Gage height (ft) |
|---|---|
| Action | 7.0 ft |
| Minor | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate | 10.0 ft |
| Major | 12.0 ft |
Source: National Weather Service forecast point MODO3 (Deschutes River (OR) at Moody), fetched Oct 16, 7:18 PM PDT. Compare with the gage height above; thresholds belong to that forecast point.
Sources and method
- Data: U.S. Geological Survey. Terms
- River forecasts and flood stages: National Weather Service. National Water Model guidance: NOAA. Terms
- Snow data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 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.