South Umpqua River near Riddle
Oregon — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Douglas County, Oregon on the South Umpqua River. Live water level data from USGS gauge NONE, 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
24 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Flooding begins in the town of Roseburg upstream from Oak Street along the South Umpqua River.
25 ft
Expect flooding to begin along Deer Creek close to and at the confluence of the South Umpqua River.
22 ft
The South Umpqua River at Roseburg is at floodstage. Expect minor flooding of structures along Arizona Street and upstream of the downtown bridges in low areas along the South Umpqua River.
20.32 ft
Record stage since installation of gage. Widespread flooding of low-lying agricultural land is occurring. Some structures along and near the river are flooded.
20 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying agricultural land and some structures is occurring along the South Umpqua River in the vicinity of Riddle.
19 ft
The South Umpqua River near Riddle is at flood stage. Widespread flooding of low-lying agricultural land and structures along the river is occurring.
18 ft
The South Umpqua River near Riddle is at bankfull stage. Some flooding of low land is taking place.
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, 1950 | 34 ft | — |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 34 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 34 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1950 | 34 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 1950 | 31 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SURO3
River
South Umpqua River
County
Douglas, OR
Coordinates
42.9519°N, 123.3347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Umpqua River near Riddle?
The South Umpqua River near Riddle gauge is maintained by USGS (site NONE) 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 South Umpqua River near Riddle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Umpqua River near Riddle is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Umpqua River rises?
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Where is the South Umpqua River near Riddle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Oregon at coordinates 42.9519°N, 123.3347°W. USGS site number: NONE. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Douglas County Natural Resources, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge readings unavailable - awaiting repair.