Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Flooding of numerous homes and other structures along the Sprague River is likely. Some relocations and evacuations have taken place at these river stages in the past.
9 ft
Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well.
8 ft
Widespread agricultural flooding can be expected downstream in the Sprague River Valley in the vicinity of Sprague River and Lone Pine.
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 | 12.19 ft | 6,980 cfs |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 11.5 ft | 6,372 cfs |
| Jan 23, 1970 | 10.01 ft | 3,810 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BTYO3
River
Sprague River
County
Klamath, OR
Coordinates
42.4478°N, 121.2386°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sprague River near Beatty?
The Sprague River near Beatty gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11497500) 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 Sprague River near Beatty?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sprague River near Beatty is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sprague River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sprague River near Beatty 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 Sprague River near Beatty gauge located?
The gauge is located in Klamath County, Oregon at coordinates 42.4478°N, 121.2386°W. USGS site number: 11497500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Sprague River near Chiloquin
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey