Station Name: DESCHUTES RIVER NEAR MADRAS, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,404 feet

Nearest Address:
6940 NW Vanora Dr
Madras, OR 97741
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 44.72595225, -121.2469939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Heat Advisory issued June 13 at 9:36PM PDT until June 15 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 14 at 11:26AM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 7:30 PM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Tuesday... .Windy conditions and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.