Chetco River Flow Today
As of November 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM, the Chetco River is flowing at 80 cfs near Brookings, OR — 36% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chetco River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Brookings, the Chetco River is running 80 cfs — 36% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 36% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Chetco River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Chetco River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Brookings53 ft 80 cfs36%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Chetco River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (36%).
Chetco River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chetco River Near Brookings OR
Nov 4, 11:30 PM · USGS 14400000 |
80 cfs | 36% | -5% | -1.48 ft | 53 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Chetco River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters And Perennial Tributaries To West Section Line Of Sec 31, T40S, R10W Gauge: Brookings |
Too low | 80 cfs | 703–9,432 cfs typical | II–IV |
| West Fork Illinois River Gauge: Brookings |
Too low | 80 cfs | 703–9,432 cfs typical | III–IV |
| West Section Line Of Sec 31, T40S, R10W To Confluence With North Fork Smith River Gauge: Brookings |
Too low | 80 cfs | 703–9,432 cfs typical | III–IV |
Chetco River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Chetco River
The Chetco River is located in southwestern Oregon, USA, and is approximately 56 miles long. The river has a rich history of being inhabited by the Chetco people, who fished and hunted in the area for centuries. The river is known for its clear, cold water and is home to various species of fish, including Chinook and Coho salmon. There are no dams or reservoirs on the main stem of the Chetco River, but there are several small dams on its tributaries. The river is utilized for recreational purposes, including fishing, camping, and hiking. Agriculture is not a significant use of the Chetco River watershed, although some ranching and timber production occurs in the area. The Chetco River is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities.
Fishing near the Chetco River
About the Chetco River
How is the Chetco River flowing right now?
As of November 4, 2026, the Chetco River is flowing at 80 cfs near Brookings, OR, about 36% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chetco River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chetco River is at 36% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Is the Chetco River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.