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WILLIAMSON RIVER - CHILOQUIN (WMSO3)
Latitude: 42.57º NLongitude: 121.88º WElevation: 4149 Feet
Location: Klamath County in OregonRiver Group: North Coast
Monitor Stage: 8.0 FeetFlood Stage: 9.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2015
1,810
4.97
Dec 26, 2014
2014
1,640
4.80
Mar 14, 2014
2013
1,590
4.75
Apr 11, 2013
2012
2,290
5.44
May 01, 2012
2011
2,570
5.70
Apr 24, 2011
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - April 1917 to Present)
1997
17,100
10.27
Jan 5, 1997
1964
16,100
10.56
Feb 26, 1964
1982
10,200
8.45
Feb 24, 1982
1970
8,010
7.53
Feb 27, 1970
1943
7,660
7.29
Apr 1, 1943
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (ORZ029)
Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.

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

Thursday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

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 and Friday Night: Clear. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

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

Tuesday: Sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
Impacts - E19 Information
8.0 FeetWater is nearing many structures along and near the river. Water is close to structures at the Water Wheel Campground near US Highway 97.
9.0 FeetWater exceeds the channel of the river and begins to impact structures along the river and in low-lying areas near the river.
10.0 FeetWidespread flooding is occurring along the Williamson River from the US Highway 97 bridge downstream to Upper Klamath Lake. Widespread farm land is flooded and numerous structures as well.
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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.