Grande Ronde River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Grande Ronde River is flowing at 576 cfs at Troy, OR — 85% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
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Grande Ronde 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 Troy, the Grande Ronde River is running 576 cfs — 85% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 85% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Grande Ronde River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Grande Ronde 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
- Troy1,593 ft 576 cfs85%
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 Grande Ronde River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (85%).
Grande Ronde River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grande Ronde River At Troy OR
Oct 5, 1:00 AM · USGS 13333000 |
576 cfs | 85% | -1% | 3.96 ft | 6.0 ft below | 1,593 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 Grande Ronde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Ronde River (Lower) Gauge: Troy |
Too low | 576 cfs | 8,000–80,000 cfs | II–III |
| Grande Ronde River (Lower) Gauge: Troy |
Too low | 576 cfs | 1,200–13,000 cfs | III+ |
| Joseph Creek Gauge: Troy |
Too low | 576 cfs | 1,200–13,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Grande Ronde River (Lower) | No live range | · | 8,000–80,000 cfs | II–III |
| Grande Ronde River (Lower) | No live range | · | 8,000–80,000 cfs | II–III |
| Snake River - 4.01 | No live range | · | 8,000–80,000 cfs | III–IV |
| The Confluence With The Grande Ronde River To Ends In The Slack Water Of The Lower Granite Reservoir, Located One Half Mile Above The Town Of Asotin, Washington | No live range | · | 8,000–80,000 cfs | III–II |
Dams & reservoirs on the Grande Ronde River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Grande Ronde 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).
Grande Ronde River
The Grande Ronde River is a tributary of the Snake River, located in the northeastern part of Oregon. It is approximately 182 miles long and has a drainage area of 6,113 square miles. The river's name comes from the French phrase "grande ronde," meaning "great circle," describing its meandering path through the mountains. The hydrology of the river is characterized by a snowmelt-dominated flow regime, with the highest flows occurring in late spring and early summer. The river is not dammed, but several small reservoirs exist for irrigation purposes. The Grande Ronde River is a popular destination for fishing, kayaking, and rafting, and its surrounding area is used for grazing and hay production. The river has historical significance, as it was a site of conflict between native tribes and settlers in the mid-1800s.
About the Grande Ronde River
How is the Grande Ronde River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Grande Ronde River is flowing at 576 cfs at Troy, OR, about 85% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Grande Ronde River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Grande Ronde River is at 85% 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.
What is flood stage on the Grande Ronde River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Troy (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Grande Ronde 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.