Is the Klamath River flooding?

California · 4 gauges · California river levels

The Klamath River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in California. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Klamath River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all California river levels.

data refreshed 14 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Klamath River near Klamath CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 63.00 ft in February 1890, carrying 425,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1861 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.29 ft, 54.7 ft below that record.

Drains 12,100 sq mi · gauge elevation 5 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Klamath River near Seiad Valley CANo flooding2.05 ft15 ft
Klamath River near Klamath CANo flooding8.29 ft38 ft
Klamath River above Fall C near Copco CANo current data
Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam CANo flood stage defined1.90 ft
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.