Is the Klamath River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath River near Seiad Valley CA | No flooding | 2.05 ft | 15 ft | |
| Klamath River near Klamath CA | No flooding | 8.29 ft | 38 ft | |
| Klamath River above Fall C near Copco CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam CA | No flood stage defined | 1.90 ft | — |