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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,404 feet / 428 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 44.72595225, -121.2469939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued December 19 at 3:15AM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 3:15 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 12 inches expected. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Flood Watch issued December 18 at 11:24PM PST until December 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu December 18, 2025, 11:24 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Small creek and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Oregon, including the following areas: Central Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades, and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams flowing out of the Oregon Cascades may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches and high mountain snow of over a foot leading to unusually high water level forecasts in the National Water Model. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 19 at 2:16PM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:16 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 10:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.