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
2019	1,770	8.54	Apr 10, 2019
2018	1,320	7.20	Apr 24, 2018
2017	2,850	9.64	Feb 10, 2017
2016	1,470	7.38	Mar 15, 2016
2015	1,330	7.85	Dec 22, 2014
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present)
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)

Rest of Today: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers late this morning, then chance of rain and snow showers this afternoon. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5500 feet this afternoon. Little or no new snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then rain and snow showers after midnight. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest around 5 mph well after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Sunday: Snow showers likely in the morning, then rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the afternoon. Snow level 4300 feet in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow level 4600 feet in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 3900 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Widespread frost in the morning. Widespread frost after midnight. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Warmer. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

Wednesday Night through Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

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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