Deschutes River at Moody, OR
USGS gauge 14103000 · drainage 10,500 sq mi · observed Oct 16, 4:45 PM PDT · 66 min old
Last 7 days Live gauge
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values), observed to Oct 16, 4:45 PM PDT. Shaded band: 25th to 75th percentile of USGS daily statistics for each date; dashed: median. Flow in cfs.
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 |
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.
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, 5:47 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).
Water quality sensors Live gauge
| Measure | Latest value | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 15 °C | Oct 16, 4:45 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, 5:45 PM PDT. Compare with the gage height above; thresholds belong to that forecast point.
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.
Sources and method
- Data: U.S. Geological Survey. Terms
- Snow data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Terms
- River forecasts and flood stages: National Weather Service. National Water Model guidance: NOAA.. 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.