Is the South Umpqua River flooding?
The South Umpqua River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Oregon. 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 South Umpqua River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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 Oregon river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is South Umpqua River near Brockway, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.28 ft on 23 December 1964, carrying 125,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.15 ft, 31.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Umpqua River at Tiller, OR | No flooding | 0.67 ft | 18 ft | |
| South Umpqua River near Brockway, OR | No flooding | 3.15 ft | 26 ft | |
| S. Umpqua River @ Days Creek, OR | No current data | — | — | — |
| S Umpqua River at Canyonville, OR | No flood stage defined | 4.01 ft | — | |
| South Umpqua River at Melrose, OR | No flood stage defined | 0.92 ft | — |