Hood River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Hood River is flowing at 246 cfs at Tucker Bridge, OR — 62% of normal for the date and up 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Hood 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 Tucker Bridge, the Hood River is running 246 cfs — 62% of normal, up 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 62% of normal).
How the Hood 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
- Tucker Bridge408 ft 246 cfs62%
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 Hood River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (62%).
Hood River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hood River At Tucker Bridge OR
Oct 15, 12:30 AM · USGS 14120000 |
246 cfs | 62% | +4% | 2.49 ft | 10.5 ft below | 408 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.
Hood 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).
Hood River
The Hood River is a 45-mile-long tributary of the Columbia River in Oregon. It was named after the nearby Mount Hood and has a rich history of Native American settlements, logging, and fruit orchards. The river is fed by glaciers and snowmelt from the Cascade Range, making it popular for kayaking and whitewater rafting. There are two major reservoirs on the river, the Bonneville Dam and the Hood River Reservoir, which provide hydroelectric power and drinking water to nearby communities. The river also plays an important role in agriculture, as it irrigates orchards and vineyards in the Hood River Valley. Recreational activities such as windsurfing and kiteboarding are also popular on the river, with the town of Hood River being a hub for these sports.
Fishing near the Hood River
About the Hood River
How is the Hood River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Hood River is flowing at 246 cfs at Tucker Bridge, OR, about 62% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Hood River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Hood River is at 62% 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 Hood River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Tucker Bridge (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.