Major Flood
18 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
18 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring. Portions of highway 238 and other low-lying roads are flooding and likely closed.
16 ft
Fish Hatchery Park begins to flood. Widespread flooding of homes and low-lying structures is occurring from upstream of Murphy to the confluence with the Rogue River.
15 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying structures and some homes from Murphy to the confluence with the Rogue River is occurring.
13 ft
Low-lying structures and roads near the river begin to flood. Water is up to and entering homes in the Murphy area and downstream by the Highway 199 bridge.
12 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural land is expected. Some structural flooding begins at this depth.
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 31, 1927 | 22 ft | — |
| Dec 21, 1955 | 20.3 ft | 66,500 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 19.38 ft | 35,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ARWO3
River
Applegate River
County
Josephine, OR
Coordinates
42.3540°N, 123.4067°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Applegate River near Wilderville?
The Applegate River near Wilderville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14369500) 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 Wilderville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Applegate River near Wilderville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Applegate River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Applegate River near Wilderville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Applegate River near Wilderville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Josephine County, Oregon at coordinates 42.3540°N, 123.4067°W. USGS site number: 14369500. 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