Wood River River Levels

Last Updated: March 10, 2026

The Wood River is a 68-mile long river that runs through south-central Oregon.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Wood River was last observed at 498 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 988 acre-ft of water today; about 129% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 387 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-12-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at 2,886 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Wood River Near Klamath Agency reporting a streamflow rate of 498 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Wood River Near Arcadia with a gauge stage of 4.68 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Wood River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,146 ft, the Wood River Near Klamath Agency.




15-Day Weather Outlook


River Details

Last Updated 2026-03-10
Discharge Volume 988 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 498.0 cfs
+74.0 cfs (+17.45%)
Percent of Normal 128.54%
Maximum 2,886.0 cfs
2023-12-19
Seasonal Avg 387 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Wood River Near Klamath Agency
USGS 11504115
498 cfs 3.2 ft 17.45
Wood River Near Arcadia
USGS 01117800
223 cfs 4.68 ft 357.91
Wood River At Hope Valley
USGS 01118000
443 cfs 3.67 ft 14.18
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Wood River is a tributary of the Columbia River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The river's lower reach is flooded by Mica Dam on the Columbia River, until its inundation the river was formerly a tributary of the Canoe River. The lower Wood River is called Wood Reach, which is connected to Canoe Reach, the flooded lower portion of the Canoe River. Both are part of the Mica Dam's reservoir, Kinbasket Lake.