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Deschutes River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 100 ftΒ³/s over 52 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 12080010, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 100 ftΒ³/s over 52 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
93 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
24.60 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 100 ftΒ³/s over 52 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DESCHUTES RIVER AT E ST BRIDGE AT TUMWATER, WA (0.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Deschutes River

H: 77Β° L: 56Β°
Sunny
Sunny
71Β°
|
Feels like 69Β°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
63%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
61Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
60Β°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
56Β°
9 AM
Overcast
62Β°
12 PM
Cloudy
67Β°
3 PM
Sunny
77Β°
6 PM
Sunny
73Β°
9 PM
Clear
63Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Deschutes River?
Deschutes River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Deschutes River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Deschutes River rated?
Deschutes River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 26 reviews.

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Washington 98501

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