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.
Note: Water Year 2025 is currently showing peak daily mean values. These will be updated to instantaneous peaks in the coming months.
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2025*
21,100
12.50
Dec 29, 2024
2024*
10,400***
8.61
Jan 28, 2024
2023*
9,370
8.15
Apr 30, 2023
2022*
5,130
5.79
Apr 16, 2022
2021*
4,860
5.61
Jan 13, 2021
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Jul 1951 to Present)** - Ranked by Flow
1965*
165,000
33.75
Dec 23, 1964
1974*
126,000
29.65
Jan 16, 1974
1956*
122,000
29.20
Dec 22, 1955
1997*
117,000
28.72
Jan 1, 1997
2006*
74,000
23.17
Dec 31, 2005
1982*
71,500
22.80
Dec 20, 1981
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Most recent continuous record back to Jul 1951 with segmented periods back to Oct 1912
*** Estimated
Major flooding is occurring along the entire reach of the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Much of Highway 96 is impassable.
28.0 Feet
Expect considerable flooding along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Sections of Highway 96 are flooded.
20.0 Feet
Highway 96 innundated in low-lying spots along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Flooding is also likely at the confluence with the Scott River and the confluence with Indian Creek.
15.0 Feet
The Klamath River is at flood stage. The Klamath River begins to flow out of its banks in some areas. Some low-lying structures may be flooded.
13.0 Feet
The Klamath River is nearing bankfull.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ080)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain until well after midnight. Chance of snow in the late evening and early morning, then rain and snow likely well after midnight. Snow level 4000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow level 2000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch at lower elevations and 3 to 4 inches above 3000 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Thursday: Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 30s to lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Saturday and Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.
Sunday through Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Tuesday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. 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.
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