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

Plot Type:

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
2021	290	3.22	Apr 25, 2021
2020	666	5.35	Jan 27, 2020
2019	1,770	8.54	Apr 10, 2019
2018	1,320	7.20	Apr 24, 2018
2017	2,850	9.64	Feb 10, 2017
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)

Today: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east well after midnight.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north around 5 mph well after midnight.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 3600 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 20.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.

Friday Night and Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 15 to 20. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 15.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.

Impacts - E19 Information
8.0 Feet	Widespread agricultural flooding can be expected downstream in the Sprague River Valley in the vicinity of Sprague River and Lone Pine.
9.0 Feet	Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and downstream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well.
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.

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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