2026-01-23T12:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 1,200 and 2,500 cfs, with peak season being in late spring and early summer. The class rating for this section is class III-IV, making it a moderate to difficult level of rapids.
The segment mileage for McKenzie River Seg B is approximately 12.5 miles, starting at Belknap Bridge and ending at Paradise Campground. Along this section, there are several notable rapids and obstacles, including Boxcar, Marten Rapids, and Horseshoe Falls. Boxcar is a class IV rapid with a steep drop and technical maneuvering required to navigate through it. Marten Rapids is a class III rapid with several large waves, and Horseshoe Falls is a class III+ rapid with a sharp turn and a large boulder in the middle.
There are specific regulations to this area, including a permit system for commercial outfitters and a no-alcohol policy on the river. Additionally, all rafters must wear a personal flotation device while on the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 2850 cfs (5.12 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14163150 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mckenzie River Blw Leaburg Dam
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3360cfs |
Mckenzie River Near Vida
|
2960cfs |
Mckenzie River Near Walterville
|
3340cfs |
Blue River At Blue River
|
234cfs |
Wiley Creek Near Foster
|
93cfs |
Camp Crk At Camp Crk Rd Bridge
|
28cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Clark Creek Organization Camp
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Bedrock
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Puma Campground
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Puma
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Ikes Landing
Rennie Landing
Silver Creek Boat Landing
Mckenzie River Seg B
North Fork Gate Creek
South Fork Gate Creek
Mckenzie River Seg A