River stage
Service Creek, John Day River
- River level
- 1.91 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 2.29 ft
- Recent low
- 1.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SERO3
- 30-day change
- +0.41 ft
- Average
- 1.51 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.85 ft
In brief
The John Day River at Service Creek, OR read 1.91 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.09 ft below action stage. That is 0.41 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SERO3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.85 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 2 | 16.49 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 3 | 16.19 ft | 2019-04-10 |
| 4 | 15.50 ft | 1952-03-26 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 15.20 ft | 2011-05-17 |
| 6 | 15.10 ft | 1956-05-08 |
| 7 | 14.65 ft | 1982-02-21 |
| 8 | 14.59 ft | 1970-01-24 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the John Day River flooding at Service Creek?
No. The John Day River at Service Creek is at 1.91 ft, 8.09 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Service Creek?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 11.5 ft, moderate flooding 12.5 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the John Day River has been at Service Creek?
The highest crest on record is 17.85 ft, on 1964-12-23.
Is the John Day River high or low right now at Service Creek?
At 1.91 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SERO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14046500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.