Crooked River river
Total streamflow across the Crooked River was last observed at 1,390 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,757 acre-ft of water today; about 64% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,177 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-06-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at 12,971 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Crooked River Below Opal Springs reporting a streamflow rate of 1,390 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Crooked River Near Richmond with a gauge stage of 5.66 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Crooked River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,195 ft, the Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Crooked River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Crooked River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon
OR
USGS 14087380
|
218 | 2.42 | -6.7 | 45% | 55 | 3,410 | 2,195 |
|
Crooked River Below Opal Springs
OR
USGS 14087400
|
1,390 | 2.18 | 19.8 | 106% | 680 | 4,860 | 1,960 |
|
Crooked River Near Richmond
MO
USGS 06895000
|
22 | 5.66 | -5.5 | 64% | 0 | 11,600 | 733 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Crooked River
The Crooked River is located in central Oregon and runs for approximately 125 miles. The river's hydrology has been significantly altered by the construction of dams and reservoirs, including the Bowman Dam and the Prineville Reservoir. These structures have helped to regulate water flow and provide irrigation for agriculture in the area. The Crooked River is also a popular recreational destination, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and camping. The river has a rich history, having been used by Native American tribes for thousands of years and serving as a crucial resource for early settlers and pioneers. Today, the Crooked River remains an important part of the region's economy and ecology, supporting diverse wildlife and providing vital water resources for local communities.
Recreation along the Crooked River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Paddle runs
- Segment D--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Wilderness Boundary To Northern Boundary Of Town Of Carrabelle (Rm 4)
- Segment C--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness Boundary To Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Boundary
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
Track the Crooked River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Crooked River
Where does the data for the Crooked River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.