CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

WILLIAMSON RIVER - CHILOQUIN (WMSO3)

Latitude: 42.57º N	Longitude: 121.88º W	Elevation: 4149 Feet
Location: Klamath County in Oregon		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 8.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 9.0 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2019	4,000	6.57	Apr 14, 2019
2018	1,650	4.81	Mar 26, 2018
2017	5,520	7.56	Mar 24, 2017
2016	2,740	5.85	Mar 18, 2016
2015	1,810	4.97	Dec 26, 2014
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - April 1917 to Present)
1997	17,100	10.27	Jan 5, 1997
1964	16,100	10.56	Feb 26, 1964
1982	10,200	8.45	Feb 24, 1982
1970	8,010	7.53	Feb 27, 1970
1943	7,660	7.29	Apr 1, 1943

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (ORZ029)

Tonight: Clear. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Thursday through Friday Night: Clear. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Saturday and Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.

Impacts - E19 Information
8.0 Feet	Water is nearing many structures along and near the river. Water is close to structures at the Water Wheel Campground near US Highway 97.
9.0 Feet	Water exceeds the channel of the river and begins to impact structures along the river and in low-lying areas near the river.
10.0 Feet	Widespread flooding is occurring along the Williamson River from the US Highway 97 bridge downstream to Upper Klamath Lake. Widespread farm land is flooded and numerous structures as well.

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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