River stage
Chetco River
- River level
- -1.53 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Chetco River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Chetco River level at Brookings
The Chetco River is measured in one place, at Brookings, OR. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brookings | -1.53 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Chetco River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Brookings, OR.
Other rivers nearby
- Illinois River (OR) 1 gauge
- Rogue River (OR) 4 gauges
- Cow Creek (OR) 5 gauges
- Bear Creek (OR) 1 gauge
- Deer Creek (OR) 1 gauge
- Elk Creek (OR) 2 gauges
- Siuslaw River 1 gauge
- Alsea River 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chetco River flooding right now?
No. The Chetco River is below flood stage at Brookings, OR, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Chetco River?
The Chetco River is at -1.53 ft at Brookings, OR, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Chetco River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Chetco River, at Brookings, OR.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Chetco River it is set for the gauge at Brookings, OR, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.