Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Expect significant flooding along Highway 238 with widespread flooding of agricultural lands and private residences. Also expect significant damage to irrigation installations and major bank erosion.
15 ft
Some sections of Applegate Road south of Ruch and south of the Little Applegate River confluence will begin to flood. Numerous homes and structures along and near the Applegate River banks will likely be threatened by flood waters.
14 ft
Expect lowland agricultural flooding and flooding of structures along and near the Applegage River in lower spots.
13 ft
The river has reached flood stage. Flooding of low-lying agricultural lands and structures along the river is likely.
12 ft
Action stage. The Applegate River is at bankfull. Some minor flooding of structures along the river is likely.
6 ft
Private low-lying bridges along the Applegate River are under water.
4.59 ft
Private low-lying bridges along the Applegate River begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 1974 | 20.41 ft | 37,200 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1964 | 19.57 ft | 45,700 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1927 | 18.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
APRO3
River
Applegate River
County
Jackson, OR
Coordinates
42.2415°N, 123.1400°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Applegate River near Applegate?
The Applegate River near Applegate gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14366000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Applegate River near Applegate?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Applegate River near Applegate is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Applegate River rises?
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Where is the Applegate River near Applegate gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Oregon at coordinates 42.2415°N, 123.1400°W. USGS site number: 14366000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey