Metolius River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Metolius River is flowing at 1,200 cfs near Grandview, OR — 89% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Metolius 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 Grandview, the Metolius River is running 1,200 cfs — 89% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 89% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Metolius River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Metolius 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
- Grandview1,980 ft 1,200 cfs89%
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 Metolius River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (89%).
Metolius River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Metolius River Near Grandview OR
Oct 15, 1:00 AM · USGS 14091500 |
1,200 cfs | 89% | 0% | 0.88 ft | 1,980 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 Metolius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source To Confluence With Metolius River Gauge: Grandview |
Too low | 1,200 cfs | 1,354–1,939 cfs typical | III–IV |
Metolius 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).
Metolius River
The Metolius River is a tributary of the Deschutes River in central Oregon, USA. It is approximately 28 miles long and originates from a natural spring that produces over 50,000 gallons of water per minute. The river's hydrology is unique because it flows entirely from underground sources, resulting in very clear and cold water. The river has no dams or reservoirs, and it is mainly used for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking. The surrounding area is also popular for agriculture, particularly for growing hay and raising cattle. The Metolius River is considered an important habitat for fish, including salmon and trout, and it has a rich history of native American culture and early European exploration.
About the Metolius River
How is the Metolius River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Metolius River is flowing at 1,200 cfs near Grandview, OR, about 89% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Metolius River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Metolius River is at 89% 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 Metolius 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.