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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
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
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (ORZ030)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

Wednesday: Rain and snow. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Colder. Lows 15 to 20.

Thursday: Partly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Thursday Night and Friday: Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Friday Night and Saturday: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s.

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

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
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.