Rogue River below Gold Ray Dam
Oregon — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Oregon on the Rogue River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 14359000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
77,150 cfs
Moderate Flood
16 ft
61,590 cfs
Minor Flood
12 ft
36,070 cfs
Action Stage
10 ft
25,970 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Water covers Interstate 5 in the town of Rogue River and near Gold Hill. Water covers Highway 99 near Savage Rapids to the Interstate 5 and Highway 99 interchange.
20 ft
Expect widespread flooding from Gold Hill to Savage Rapids.
19 ft
Waterfront properties at Gold Hill begin to flood.
18 ft
Expect flooding of homes near Birdseye Creek and Foots Creek, along with widespread flooding upstream and downstream of Gold Ray.
17 ft
Numerous homes flood along the Rogue River and Highway 99 near Gold Hill and Gold Ray.
15 ft
Homes begin to flood along the Rogue River in the Gold Ray and Gold Hill areas.
13 ft
Expect flooding of houses along the rogue river in teh immediate vicinity of the river gage at gold ray. Low land and agricultural lands upstream from the gold ray dam can be expected.
12 ft
Houses in the immediate vicinity of the river gage at gold ray on the rogue river are in danger of flooding.
11.5 ft
The rogue river is at bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1927 | 24.8 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Feb 21, 1927 | 24.8 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 23.43 ft | 131,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 23.43 ft | 131,000 cfs |
| Nov 22, 1909 | 22.5 ft | 92,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rogue River below Gold Ray Dam?
The Rogue River below Gold Ray Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14359000) 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 below Gold Ray Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rogue River below Gold Ray Dam is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rogue River rises?
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Where is the Rogue River below Gold Ray Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Oregon at coordinates 42.4373°N, 122.9873°W. USGS site number: 14359000. 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