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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 Mean Daily Stage/Flow Data |
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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) |
| Today: Cloudy. Chance of rain until early afternoon, then rain likely late This Afternoon. Snow level 7000 feet This Afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tonight: Rain likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s to lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Monday: Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Snow level 5500 feet. No snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west late in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 10 percent. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear. Colder. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the evening. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s. Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Friday Night and Saturday: Partly 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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