Rivers in Oregon
Powder River (OR) at Baker City
Below flood stage
0.96ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 11:15 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 4.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 0.96 ftTue, Sep 22, 5:00 AM PDT
- Record crest
- 5.36 ft1979
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 7.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 6.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.50 ft |
| Action | 4.00 ft |
- 7.50 ftWater will overflow the river bank in portions of Baker City with water likely entering some businesses and houses near the river. The flooding will be worse in the vicinity of bridge crossings were water will be deeper and back up behind bridges. Flood water will flow into the park near the library. The area near Hughes Lane and Kirkway Drive will be flooded. Agricultural land adjacent to the river, both upstream and downstream from Baker City, will be flooded.
- 6.50 ftFlooding will affect portions of Baker City near the river especially near bridge crossings where water may back up. Portions of the greenbelt recreation path will be flooded. Flooding will affect portions of Kirkway Drive and Huges Lane. Flooding may also spill into the park by the library.
- 6.00 ftMinor flooding will occur near the river in Baker City. Portions of the greenbelt recreation path will be flooded. Floodwaters will reach Kirkway Drive near Hughes Lane.
- 4.50 ftMinor flooding can be expected along portions of the greenbelt path adjacent to the river in Baker City. Some minor agricultural flooding may occur well upstream and downstream from Baker City.
- 4.00 ftThe river will approach bankfull through Baker City and some bank erosion may occur.
Crest history
29 crests on NOAA’s list since 1979.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 13, 1979 | 5.36 ft |
| 2 | January 1, 1997 | 4.80 ft |
| 3 | March 11, 1989 | 4.75 ft |
| 4 | July 1, 1982 | 4.73 ft |
| 5 | August 31, 1984 | 4.62 ft |
| 6 | May 17, 2011 | 4.40 ft |
| 7 | February 23, 1986 | 4.37 ft |
| 8 | May 19, 1991 | 4.30 ft |
| 9 | March 13, 1983 | 4.20 ft |
| 10 | March 20, 1993 | 4.01 ft |
| 11 | April 19, 1985 | 4.00 ft |
| 12 | February 20, 1980 | 3.90 ft |
| 13 | February 7, 1996 | 3.87 ft |
| 14 | May 18, 2012 | 3.82 ft |
| 15 | May 7, 2023 | 3.60 ft |
| 16 | April 9, 2019 | 3.53 ft |
| 17 | May 6, 1981 | 3.52 ft |
| 18 | August 2, 2018 | 3.49 ft |
| 19 | May 20, 2020 | 3.48 ft |
| 20 | May 8, 2021 | 3.47 ft |
| 21 | May 12, 2025 | 3.42 ft |
| 22 | May 9, 1987 | 3.37 ft |
| 23 | May 20, 2024 | 3.33 ft |
| 24 | May 14, 1992 | 3.31 ft |
| 25 | August 7, 1995 | 3.28 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 12, 2025: 3.42 ft
- May 20, 2024: 3.33 ft
- May 7, 2023: 3.60 ft
- May 29, 2022: 3.08 ft
- May 8, 2021: 3.47 ft
- May 20, 2020: 3.48 ft
- April 9, 2019: 3.53 ft
- August 2, 2018: 3.49 ft
- May 18, 2012: 3.82 ft
- May 17, 2011: 4.40 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. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.