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SPRAGUE RIVER - BEATTY (BTYO3)
Latitude: 42.45º NLongitude: 121.24º WElevation: 4305 Feet
Location: Klamath County in OregonRiver Group: North Coast
Monitor Stage: 7.5 FeetFlood Stage: 8.5 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
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
2,584
8.80
Feb 26, 2025
2024
961
5.96
May 5, 2024
2023
1,670
7.97
Apr 13, 2023
2022
567
5.14
Jun 6, 2022
2021
290
3.22
Apr 25, 2021
 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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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (ORZ030)
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain early This Evening. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph late in the evening and overnight.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.

Monday: Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s.

Wednesday through Thursday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
Flood Impacts
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.
9.0 FeetFlooding 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 FeetWidespread agricultural flooding can be expected downstream in the Sprague River Valley in the vicinity of Sprague River and Lone Pine.
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.