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

Monitor Stage: 7.5 Feet

Flood Stage: 8.5 Feet

Plot Type:

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
2022	567	5.14	Jun 6, 2022
2021	290	3.22	Apr 25, 2021
2020	666	5.35	Jan 27, 2020
2019	1,770	8.54	Apr 10, 2019
2018	1,320	7.20	Apr 24, 2018
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

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.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (ORZ030)

Rest of Tonight: Rain and snow likely early this evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows around 30. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest late in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Thursday Night and Friday: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s.

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

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

Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. 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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