Major Flood
14 ft
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flooding is occuring from Ashland to Medford. Water in the mall parking lot reaches half way to the structure. Barnett Street bridge is closed due to high water. Trailer parks along Bear Creek from Talent to Medford are completely flooded. Numerous roads are flooded and likely closed.
13 ft
Moderate flooding is occuring. Trailer and mobile home parks from Talent to Medford are flooded. Evacuations from these areas are likely. Water is over Barnett Street bridge and Fern Valley Road near Bear Creek at Interstate 5 exit in Phoenix.
10 ft
Bear Creek is at flood stage. Water begins to enter mobile home parks along Bear Creek from Talent to Medford. Widespread low-land and orchard flooding is taking place. Some roads are flooded.
7 ft
Bear Creek is at bankfull. Some minor flooding of low-lying fields is occurring along with some flooding of Bear Creek golf course.
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 1, 1997 | 14.69 ft | 17,600 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 11.17 ft | 9,280 cfs |
| Dec 1, 1962 | 10.04 ft | 14,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bear Creek at Medford?
The Bear Creek at Medford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14357500) 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 Bear Creek at Medford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bear Creek at Medford is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bear Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bear Creek at Medford 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 Bear Creek at Medford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Oregon at coordinates 42.3240°N, 122.8667°W. USGS site number: 14357500. 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