Klamath River near Klamath CA
Is Klamath River near Klamath CA flooding right now?
No — Klamath River near Klamath CA is at 7.86 ft, 30.1 ft below its 38 ft flood stage, as of 82 min ago.
Gauge height
7.86 ft
Streamflow
2,570 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 38 ft, with major flooding at 46 ft. The highest crest on record was 61.29 ft on Wed, Dec 23, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 22.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 38 ft | 30.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 42 ft | 34.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 46 ft | 38.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 61.29 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 47.12 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 43.8 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 41.64 ft | 2017-02-10 |
| 40.52 ft | 2005-12-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood C a Orick CA | 15.1 mi | Humboldt County |
| Smith River near Crescent City CA | 20.0 mi | Del Norte County |
| Smith River near Fort Dick CA | 26.8 mi | Del Norte County |
| Klamath River a Orleans | 27.1 mi | Humboldt County |
| Salmon River a Somes Bar CA | 27.6 mi | Siskiyou County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.