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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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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 | |||
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 |
2020 |
1,120 |
4.26 |
Jan 29, 2020 |
| 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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| 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) |
| rest of Today: Sunny with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 10 percent. Tonight: Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to around 5 mph well after midnight. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Independence Day: Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 10 percent. Friday Night through Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s. Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Monday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. |
| 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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