Rivers in Oregon
Sprague River near Beatty
Below flood stage
2.29ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 6:15 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 8.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.27 ftSat, Sep 19, 5:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 12.19 ft1964
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.50 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 10.00 ftFlooding 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.
- 9.00 ftFlooding 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.
- 8.00 ftWidespread agricultural flooding can be expected downstream in the Sprague River Valley in the vicinity of Sprague River and Lone Pine.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 20, 2026.
Crest history
18 crests on NOAA’s list since 1955.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 23, 1964 | 12.19 ft |
| 2 | January 2, 1997 | 11.50 ft |
| 3 | January 24, 1970 | 10.01 ft |
| 4 | February 10, 2017 | 9.59 ft |
| 5 | December 23, 1955 | 9.44 ft |
| 6 | December 20, 1981 | 9.38 ft |
| 7 | February 8, 1996 | 9.30 ft |
| 8 | January 1, 2006 | 9.17 ft |
| 9 | March 9, 1986 | 8.83 ft |
| 10 | February 2, 1963 | 8.82 ft |
| 11 | March 3, 1972 | 8.76 ft |
| 12 | March 10, 1989 | 8.64 ft |
| 13 | January 19, 1971 | 8.54 ft |
| 14 | May 12, 1958 | 8.51 ft |
| 15 | May 23, 1967 | 8.44 ft |
| 16 | May 1, 2006 | 8.26 ft |
| 17 | February 27, 1957 | 8.06 ft |
| 18 | May 18, 2005 | 8.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 10, 2017: 9.59 ft
- May 1, 2006: 8.26 ft
- January 1, 2006: 9.17 ft
- May 18, 2005: 8.00 ft
- January 2, 1997: 11.50 ft
- February 8, 1996: 9.30 ft
- March 10, 1989: 8.64 ft
- March 9, 1986: 8.83 ft
- December 20, 1981: 9.38 ft
- March 3, 1972: 8.76 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
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.