CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

SPRAGUE RIVER - BEATTY (BTYO3)

Latitude: 42.45º N	Longitude: 121.24º W	Elevation: 4305 Feet
Location: Klamath County in Oregon		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 7.5 Feet

Flood Stage: 8.5 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the Oregon Water Resources Department (ORWRD). View ORWRD Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2025	2,880	9.13	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

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (ORZ030)

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms early This Evening, then slight chance of rain showers late This Evening. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Saturday: 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 6000 feet. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers in the evening, then chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight. Lows around 30. South winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely in the morning, then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the evening, then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows around 30.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Flood Impacts
10.0 Feet	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.

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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