Rivers in Oregon
North Fork John Day River near Monument
Below flood stage
2.30ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 1:30 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.29 ftWed, Sep 30, 5:00 AM PDT
- Record crest
- 18.45 ft1965
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | -99900% |
| Major flooding | -99900% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 29, 2026.
Crest history
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1932.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 30, 1965 | 18.45 ft |
| 2 | January 1, 1997 | 17.56 ft |
| 3 | May 17, 2011 | 15.80 ft |
| 4 | April 9, 2019 | 15.10 ft |
| 5 | March 18, 1932 | 14.80 ft |
| 6 | May 22, 1948 | 14.67 ft |
| 7 | February 9, 1996 | 14.63 ft |
| 8 | March 26, 1952 | 14.61 ft |
| 9 | May 19, 1991 | 14.60 ft |
| 10 | May 8, 1956 | 14.48 ft |
| 11 | February 23, 1986 | 13.53 ft |
| 12 | March 13, 1972 | 13.44 ft |
| 13 | March 24, 1993 | 13.43 ft |
| 14 | February 20, 1982 | 13.43 ft |
| 15 | January 24, 1970 | 12.90 ft |
| 16 | March 28, 1943 | 11.51 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 9, 2019: 15.10 ft
- May 17, 2011: 15.80 ft
- January 1, 1997: 17.56 ft
- February 9, 1996: 14.63 ft
- March 24, 1993: 13.43 ft
- May 19, 1991: 14.60 ft
- February 23, 1986: 13.53 ft
- February 20, 1982: 13.43 ft
- March 13, 1972: 13.44 ft
- January 24, 1970: 12.90 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.