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| Latitude: 42.57º N | Longitude: 121.88º W | Elevation: 4149 Feet | |||
| Location: Klamath County in Oregon | Bulletin Group: North Coast | River Group: Klamath | |||
| Action/Monitor: 8.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 9.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 10.0 Feet | Major Flood: 11.0 Feet |
| Observed Data Credit | |
 | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Note: Water Year 2025 is currently showing peak daily mean values. These will be updated to instantaneous peaks in the coming months. |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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| Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2025 |
4,950 |
7.17 |
Apr 01, 2025 |
2024 |
1,860 |
5.01 |
Apr 21, 2024 |
2023 |
3,630 |
6.32 |
Apr 16, 2023 |
2022 |
1,040 |
4.16 |
Jan 9, 2022 |
2021 |
670 |
3.68 |
Apr 28, 2021 |
| Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - April 1917 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1997 |
17,100 |
10.27 |
Jan 5, 1997 |
| 1964 |
16,100 |
10.56 |
Feb 26, 1964
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| 1982 |
10,200 |
8.45 |
Feb 24, 1982 |
| 1970 |
8,010 |
7.53 |
Feb 27, 1970
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| 1943 |
7,660 |
7.29 |
Apr 1, 1943
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| 1938 |
7,620 |
7.27 |
Apr 22, 1938
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| Location Photographs | ||
| ESRI™ Locator Map |
| Flood Impacts | |
| 10.0 Feet | Widespread flooding is occurring along the Williamson River from the Highway 97 bridge downstream to Upper Klamath Lake. Widespread farm land flooding is occurring. Numerous structures are flooded. |
| 9.0 Feet | The Williamson River is at flood stage. Water exceeds the channel of the river and begins to impact structures along the river and in low-lying areas near the river. |
| 8.0 Feet | The Williamson River is near bankfull stage. Water is nearing many structures along and enar the river. Water is close to structures at the Water Wheel Campground near Highway 97. |
| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (ORZ029) |
| Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow early This Evening, then chance of rain and snow late This Evening and overnight. Snow level 4100 feet. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Snow in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Lows around 20. West winds 10 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 90 percent. Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Friday and Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Lows 15 to 25. Saturday through Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Lows 15 to 25. Sunday Night through Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Tuesday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. 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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