2025-12-17T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected with the passage of a strong cold front Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. Winds will be gusty, but not as strong, during the remainder of the event. Wind gusts of 70-80 mph are expected along wind-prone areas of the foothills of the Blue Mountains with cold frontal passage between 2 AM and 6 AM Wednesday.
Summary
The rapids on this run range from class II to class IV, with several significant obstacles, including Wapinitia, Boxcar, and Oak Springs rapids. The best time to float this section is from May to September when the water flows range from 2,000 to 8,000 cfs. It is recommended that only experienced paddlers attempt this run, as the rapids can be dangerous and require advanced skills to navigate safely.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 3660 cfs (2.7 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 90% |
| Optimal Range | 2500-9000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III to III+ |
| Elevation | 1,396 ft |
| Run Length | 44.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 4480 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 3.0 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14092500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Columbia River At The Dalles
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116000cfs |
Deschutes River At Moody
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4800cfs |
Beaver Creek
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34cfs |
Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs
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306cfs |
Mosier Creek Near Mosier
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7cfs |
Klickitat River Near Pitt
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2370cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Twin Springs Campground
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Jones Canyon Campground
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Oak Springs Campground
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Blue Hole Campground
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Beavertail Campground
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Beavertail
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Buckhollow Recreation Site
Pine Tree Recreation Site
Pine Tree
Sandy Beach Recreation Site
Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls to Columbia River)