River stage
Cow Creek (OR)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Cow Creek (OR) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cow Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Cow Creek is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Azalea | 1.29 ft | normal, steady |
| Azalea | 0.05 ft | no flood stage set |
| Galesville Reservoir | 1816.04 ft | normal, steady |
| Glendale | 1.08 ft | normal, steady |
| Riddle | 1.14 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Cow Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Azalea, OR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cow Creek (CA) different river, same name
- Cow Creek (KS) different river, same name
- Rogue River (OR) 4 gauges
- Elk Creek (OR) 2 gauges
- Deer Creek (OR) 1 gauge
- Bear Creek (OR) 1 gauge
- Illinois River (OR) 1 gauge
- Chetco River 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cow Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Cow Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cow Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Azalea is at 1.29 ft; Galesville Reservoir is at 1816.04 ft; Glendale is at 1.08 ft; Riddle is at 1.14 ft.
Where is the Cow Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Cow Creek in Oregon.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. 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.