Deschutes HUC8 17110016
A 442 km² sub-basin of the Pacific Northwest region in WA. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
68
Moderate
Drought index
34
Abnormally dry
Area in D2+
0%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
50%
of 2 reporting
Median flow
86%
p33 of record
Water assets
1,703
4 springs · 1,441 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- DESCHUTES RIVER AT E ST BRIDGE AT TUMWATER, WA1208001076 cfsp25 · below normal
- DESCHUTES RIVER NEAR RAINIER, WA1207900031 cfsp41 · normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 34 | 0 | 1/2 | p33 |
Top water assets
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