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 Mean Daily Stage/Flow Data
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)

rest of Today: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Northeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the east well after midnight.

Wednesday: Patchy fog in the morning. Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south late in the afternoon.

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

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog through the night. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.

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

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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