Major Flood
28 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43 ft
The Rogue River at Grants Pass will have reached its record flood stage dating back to Jan 1, 1862.
40 ft
Expect water on the floor of the Grants Pass water pumping station.
36 ft
The river level is at the floor of the Highway 99 bridge in Grants Pass.
33.6 ft
Expect severe primary bank erosion from 6th street to the western city limits of Grants Pass.
30 ft
Widespread flooding of farms and residences on the lower banks of the Rogue River from Savage Rapids to the confluence of the Applegate River, including Grants Pass.
28 ft
Expect flooding of numerous homes in the town of Grants Pass.
27 ft
Expect flooding of homes along the Rogue River in the town of Grants Pass and flooding of homes and businesses along the Rogue River from Bloody Run Creek to Savage Rapids.
21 ft
Expect some slight lowland flooding downstream of the Highway 99 bridge along River Road.
20 ft
The Rogue River is at flood stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 35.15 ft | 152,000 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1955 | 33.6 ft | 135,000 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1927 | 32 ft | 138,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GRAO3
River
Rogue River
County
Josephine, OR
Coordinates
42.4304°N, 123.3178°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rogue River at Grants Pass?
The Rogue River at Grants Pass gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14361500) 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 Rogue River at Grants Pass?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rogue River at Grants Pass is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rogue River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rogue River at Grants Pass 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 Rogue River at Grants Pass gauge located?
The gauge is located in Josephine County, Oregon at coordinates 42.4304°N, 123.3178°W. USGS site number: 14361500. 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