Umatilla River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Umatilla River is flowing at 148 cfs near Umatilla, OR — 67% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 43 to 148 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Umatilla 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 Umatilla, the Umatilla River is running 148 cfs — 67% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 79% of normal).
How the Umatilla 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
- Meacham Creek1,871 ft 43 cfs87%
- W Reservation Bndy Near Pendleton1,136 ft 50 cfs79%
- Umatilla336 ft 148 cfs67%
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 Umatilla River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (79%).
Umatilla River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Umatilla River Above Meacham Creek OR
Oct 15, 12:15 AM · USGS 14020000 |
43 cfs | 87% | 0% | 2.73 ft | 4.3 ft below | 1,871 ft |
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Umatilla River At W Reservation Bndy Near Pendleton OR
Oct 15, 12:15 AM · USGS 14020850 |
50 cfs | 79% | -3% | 2.75 ft | · | 1,136 ft |
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Umatilla River Near Umatilla OR
Oct 15, 12:30 AM · USGS 14033500 |
148 cfs | 67% | -2% | 2.85 ft | · | 336 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Umatilla River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Umatilla River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Umatilla River
The Umatilla River is a tributary of the Columbia River, located in northeastern Oregon. The river was historically home to the Umatilla Native American tribe, who fished and hunted along the river. The river runs for 89 miles, beginning in the Blue Mountains and flowing through the Umatilla National Forest. The river's hydrology has been impacted by the construction of several dams, including the McKay and Wildhorse Reservoirs. These dams provide irrigation water for agriculture and hydroelectric power. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Umatilla River supports populations of Chinook salmon, steelhead, and other fish species. Agricultural uses include the growing of wheat, hay, and fruit trees.
About the Umatilla River
How is the Umatilla River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Umatilla River is flowing at 148 cfs near Umatilla, OR, about 67% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 43 to 148 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Umatilla River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Umatilla River is at 79% 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 Umatilla River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Meacham Creek (7.0 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.