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SPRAGUE RIVER - BEATTY (BTYO3)
Latitude: 42.45º NLongitude: 121.24º WElevation: 4305 Feet
Location: Klamath County in OregonBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: Klamath
Issuance Time: Mar 28 2024 at 8:19 AM PDTNext Issuance: Mar 28 2024 at 3:00 PM PDT
Monitor Stage: 7.5 FeetFlood Stage: 8.5 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2022
567
5.14
Jun 6, 2022
2021
290
3.22
Apr 25, 2021
2020
666
5.35
Jan 27, 2020
2019
1,770
8.54
Apr 10, 2019
2018
1,320
7.20
Apr 24, 2018
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
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
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Impacts - E19 Information
8.0 FeetWidespread agricultural flooding can be expected downstream in the Sprague River Valley in the vicinity of Sprague River and Lone Pine.
9.0 FeetFlooding 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 FeetFlooding 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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (ORZ030)
Today: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow early this morning. Snow likely in the late morning and early afternoon, then snow and slight chance of thunderstorms late this afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to the south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of snow in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast late in the evening and overnight.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 4200 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

Saturday Night through Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.

Monday: Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
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.