Oregon · river
Deschutes River at Benham Falls near Bend
Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.
Good
Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions
Wind
5 mph
gusting to 7 mph
Air temp
43°F
2% chance of rain
Best day to paddle this week
Tuesday · 98
Today
60
54°
Mon
96
68°
Tue
98
77°
Best
Wed
82
85°
Thu
67
78°
Fri
64
72°
Sat
93
60°
Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 11p | 4 | 7 |
| 12a | 5 | 7 |
| 1a | 4 | 6 |
| 2a | 6 | 8 |
| 3a | 6 | 9 |
| 4a | 7 | 11 |
| 5a | 7 | 10 |
| 6a | 7 | 10 |
| 7a | 7 | 10 |
| 8a | 7 | 13 |
| 9a | 7 | 11 |
| 10a | 6 | 7 |
Why this score
- Wind — 5 mph — calm, ideal for any boat±0
- Cold — 43°F — immersion gear required, cold shock risk-26
We don't have launch notes for this one
This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.
We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- USGS gauge 14064500
Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata
Nearby water
- Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend10 mi
- Diversion Canal to Bridge Creek, near Bend13 mi
- M F Tumalo Creek Blw Prowell Springs, near Bend13 mi
- M F Tumalo Creek Abv Prowell Springs, near Bend13 mi
- Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir near La Pine22 mi
- South Fork Mckenzie River Abv Roaring River near Cougar Dam34 mi