Klamath River at Orleans

1. 43.00 ftFlood waters are likely to cover Highway 96 in numerous locations and will threaten residences and businesses in and around Orleans including Sandy Bar Cabins, Riverside Trailer Park and the downtown area. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary.
2. 40.00 ftExtensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, at Ishi Pishi Bar, and near Slate Creek. Flooding of the firehouse and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans is expected. Flooding of Highway 96 in Orleans is possible.
3. 38.00 ftExtensive flooding of low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is likely near Ishi Pishi Bar and Slate Creek. Water may enter the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans.
4. 37.00 ftFlooding in low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar.
5. 35.00 ftFlooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar.
6. 34.00 ftFlooding is possible along Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans and in adjacent low-lying areas.

Most recent crests

• December 21, 2025: 18.29 ft
• December 29, 2024: 23.93 ft
• January 13, 2024: 18.67 ft
• March 14, 2023: 15.14 ft
• December 27, 2022: 21.49 ft
• January 13, 2021: 17.33 ft
• January 26, 2020: 16.64 ft
• April 9, 2019: 21.40 ft
• April 7, 2018: 16.49 ft
• February 10, 2017: 29.29 ft

• UpstreamKlamath River at Seiad Valley
• DownstreamKlamath River at Klamath
• Salmon River at Somes Bar
• Trinity River at Hoopa
• Redwood Creek at Orick
• Redwood Creek
• Little River
• Scott River at Fort Jones
• Trinity River at Burnt Ranch

Forecasts by the California Nevada River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.