CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

SPRAGUE RIVER - BEATTY (BTYO3)

Latitude: 42.45º N	Longitude: 121.24º W	Elevation: 4305 Feet
Location: Klamath County in Oregon		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 7.5 Feet

Flood Stage: 8.5 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the Oregon Water Resources Department (ORWRD). View ORWRD Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2015	1,330	7.85	Dec 22, 2014
2014*	1,180	7.48	Mar 11, 2014
2013	1,133	6.97	Dec 3, 2012
2012	1,870	8.10	Apr 27, 2012
2011	1,730	7.92	Apr 11, 2011
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present)
1965	6,980	12.19	Dec 23, 1964
1997	6,372	11.50	Jan 2, 1997
1970	3,810	10.01	Jan 24, 1970
1956	3,340	9.44	Dec 23, 1955
1996	3,280	9.30	Feb 8, 1996

* Data utilizes mean daily values rather than instantaneous values
** Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1953 with segmented periods back to Apr 1912

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (ORZ030)

Tonight: Clear. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north around 5 mph well after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Clear. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Thursday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Clear. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Saturday through Monday: Mostly clear with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly clear. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.

Impacts - E19 Information
8.0 Feet	Widespread agricultural flooding can be expected downstream in the Sprague River Valley in the vicinity of Sprague River and Lone Pine.
9.0 Feet	Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and downstream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well.
10.0 Feet	Flooding of numerous homes and other structures along the Sprague River is likely. Some relocations and evacuations have taken place at these river stages in the past.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Medford Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.

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