Rivers in California
Klamath River near Seiad Valley
Below flood stage
2.10ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 7:00 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.13 ftFri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 33.75 ft1964
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 33.75 ftMajor flooding is occurring along the entire reach of the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Much of Highway 96 is impassable.
- 28.00 ftExpect considerable flooding along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Sections of Highway 96 are flooded.
- 20.00 ftHighway 96 innundated in low-lying spots along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Flooding is also likely at the confluence with the Scott River and the confluence with Indian Creek.
- 15.00 ftThe Klamath River is at flood stage. The Klamath River begins to flow out of its banks in some areas. Some low-lying structures may be flooded.
- 13.00 ftThe Klamath River is nearing bankfull.
Crest history
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1953.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 23, 1964 | 33.75 ft |
| 2 | January 16, 1974 | 29.65 ft |
| 3 | December 22, 1955 | 29.20 ft |
| 4 | January 1, 1997 | 28.72 ft |
| 5 | December 20, 1981 | 22.80 ft |
| 6 | January 24, 1970 | 20.24 ft |
| 7 | March 3, 1972 | 20.20 ft |
| 8 | January 19, 1953 | 20.10 ft |
| 9 | January 17, 1971 | 18.50 ft |
| 10 | February 10, 2017 | 17.95 ft |
| 11 | February 18, 1986 | 17.83 ft |
| 12 | January 14, 1980 | 17.49 ft |
| 13 | March 24, 1998 | 17.04 ft |
| 14 | February 25, 1958 | 16.92 ft |
| 15 | February 7, 2015 | 16.29 ft |
| 16 | December 2, 1962 | 16.08 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 10, 2017: 17.95 ft
- February 7, 2015: 16.29 ft
- March 24, 1998: 17.04 ft
- January 1, 1997: 28.72 ft
- February 18, 1986: 17.83 ft
- December 20, 1981: 22.80 ft
- January 14, 1980: 17.49 ft
- January 16, 1974: 29.65 ft
- March 3, 1972: 20.20 ft
- January 17, 1971: 18.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamKlamath River at Iron Gate Dam
- DownstreamKlamath River at Orleans
- Indian Creek at Happy Camp
- Applegate River at Applegate Reservoir
- Scott River at Fort Jones
- Applegate River at Applegate
- Shasta River at Yreka
- Illinois River at Kerby
- Jackson Creek (Jackson County, OR) at Jacksonville
- Salmon River at Somes Bar
What this means
Forecasts by the California Nevada River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
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.