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		Bulletin Group: North Coast		River Group: Klamath

Action/Monitor: 7.5 Feet

Minor Flood: 8.5 Feet

Moderate Flood: 11.0 Feet

Major Flood: 12.0 Feet

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

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

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

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.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (ORZ030)

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain This Evening. Slight chance of snow through the night. Rain after midnight. Snow level 6000 feet This Evening. No snow accumulation. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

New Years Day: Rain. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then chance of rain after midnight. Snow level 7000 feet. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the late morning and afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening, then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level 6000 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Breezy. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Saturday: Rain and snow likely. Breezy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely in the evening, then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Highs around 40.

Sunday Night and Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Highs around 40.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs around 40.

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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