USGS Streamgage 14159130
SF McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam, OR
SF McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam, OR is USGS streamgage 14159130 in Oregon, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17090004. It drains a watershed of about 57 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2023. Typical flow runs near 79.7 cfs in July and 224.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Oregon
- Drainage area
- 57 sq mi
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 17090004
- Coordinates
- 43.95703, -122.085
- USGS site number
- 14159130
- Records begin
- 2023-08-29 (3 years)
14-day flow forecast
Based on observations through for SF McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam, OR. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.
| Date | Low p10 | Expected p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.9 | 73.9 | 75 | ||
| 72.7 | 74.5 | 78.2 | ||
| 73.7 | 77 | 86.2 | ||
| 72.2 | 74.5 | 79.4 | ||
| 71.4 | 73.5 | 77.6 | ||
| 70.8 | 73 | 77.1 | ||
| 70.4 | 72.7 | 77 | ||
| 70.1 | 72.5 | 76.8 | ||
| 69.9 | 72.4 | 77.1 | ||
| 69.7 | 72.3 | 77.4 | ||
| 69.6 | 72.2 | 77.3 | ||
| 69.4 | 72.1 | 77.4 | ||
| 69.4 | 72.1 | 77.9 | ||
| 69.2 | 72.1 | 78.8 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 2 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
Only 8 of 12 months have enough record to summarize; the rest are omitted.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | — | 224.8 | — | |
| May | — | 300.9 | — | |
| June | — | 133.7 | — | |
| July | — | 79.7 | — | |
| August | — | 82.3 | — | |
| September | — | 78.7 | — | |
| October | — | 79.9 | — | |
| November | — | 86.2 | — |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does SF McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam, OR normally run highest?
- May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 300.9 cfs, against 78.7 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- How long has SF McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam, OR been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 14159130 begin in 2023, about 3 years, covering roughly 1,063 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is SF McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam, OR?
- The gauge sits at 43.95703, -122.085, in Oregon, in hydrologic subbasin 17090004, draining roughly 57 square miles.
- Can I use SF McKenzie River above Roaring River near Cougar Dam, OR data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.
Other gauges in this subbasin
- So Fk McKenzie River above Cougar Lake near Rainbow, OR
- Cougar Dam Tailwater near Rainbow, OR
- South Fork McKenzie River near Rainbow, OR
- Blue River below Tidbits Creek, near Blue River, OR
- Lookout Creek near Blue River, OR
- NF Quartz Creek near Blue River, OR
- Blue River at Blue River, OR
- Quartz Creek below Cane Creek near Finn Rock, OR