Please Note: 1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
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
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.
9.0 Feet
Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well.
8.0 Feet
Widespread agricultural flooding can be expected downstream in the Sprague River Valley in the vicinity of Sprague River and Lone Pine.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (ORZ030)
Today: Sunny until early afternoon then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest around 5 mph well after midnight.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north well after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Friday: Sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
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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