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)

Today: Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Clear. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Thursday through Friday: Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Friday Night and Saturday: Clear. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.

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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