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Willow Creek Lake conditions today

Willow Creek Lake, Oregon
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Water level

2,047.43ft

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: WSW wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 51°F, 54% chance of rain. Tuesday: WSW wind 11 to 14 kt, gusts to 25 kt, high near 51°F.

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Water level

2,047.43ft NGVD29

+0.08 ft in 7 days

12.03 ft below the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Willow Creek Lake was at 2,047.43 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.08 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 2,059.46 ft, so the lake is 12.03 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Oregon
County
Morrow County
Surface area
154 acres
USGS gauge
14034490, Willow Creek Lake at Heppner, OR
Coordinates
45.3455° N, 119.5418° W

About Willow Creek Lake

Set in Morrow County, Oregon, Willow Creek Lake is a 154-acre reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 14034490, listed as Willow Creek Lake at Heppner, OR. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Willow Creek Lake questions

Is it windy on Willow Creek Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 51°F, 54% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Willow Creek Lake right now?

Willow Creek Lake was at 2,047.43 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.08 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 2,059.46 ft, so the lake is 12.03 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Willow Creek Lake?

Willow Creek Lake covers about 154 acres (0.2 square miles) of surface water.

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