Winter Weather Advisory
2026-03-11T17:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Benham Falls To Dillon Falls Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Oregon

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Benham Falls to Dillon Falls river run on the Deschutes River in Oregon is a thrilling and challenging adventure for experienced rafters.

Summary

The river is full of obstacles such as rapids and rocks, making it a Class III-IV rapid difficulty level. The best time to float this section of water is during the summer months when the water flow is around 1,500 to 2,000 cfs. Rafters should be prepared to navigate through rapids such as Big Eddy, Lava Island Falls, and Dillon Falls. Overall, this river run provides an exciting and scenic experience for those looking for a challenging adventure on the water.

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River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	771 cfs (2.84 ft)
Percent of Normal	91%
Optimal Range	800-3000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	V- to V+
Elevation	1,951 ft
Run Length	2.5 Mi
Gradient	43 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	1000 cfs
Gauge Height	3.4 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 14076500

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon 172.0cfs	172cfs
Crooked River Below Opal Springs 1210.0cfs	1210cfs
Mckenzie R Blw Trail Br Dam Nr Belknap Springs 1180.0cfs	1180cfs
Deschutes River Near Culver 1000.0cfs	1000cfs
Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr 278.0cfs	278cfs
Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs 9.93cfs	10cfs