Wind Advisory
2026-03-14T21:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.


Dry Cr - M15 Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2025-06-28

The Dry Creek-Middle Fork of the John Day River run, also known as the Whitewater River run, is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in the state of Oregon.


Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 1500 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run varies from class III to class IV, depending on the water level. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 10 miles.

Some of the notable rapids and obstacles on this run include Tight Squeeze, a narrow channel that requires precise navigation, and House Rock, a large boulder that creates a challenging wave train. Other rapids on this run include Necessity, Jaws, and Zigzag.

There are specific regulations that apply to the Whitewater River run. For example, a permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is required to launch a raft or kayak on this section of the river. Additionally, all boaters must follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all of their trash. It is also important to note that this section of the river is only open during certain times of the year, and there may be restrictions on the number of boats allowed on the river at one time.



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River Run Details

Last Updated 2025-06-28
River Levels 175 cfs (1.85 ft)
Percent of Normal 107%
Status
Class Level iii-iv
Elevation ft
Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 13183000
       

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail