* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 ft, heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches for the passes north of I-5, and the Illinois Valley except up to 10 inches for the southern portions of the Illinois Valley. 1 to 2 ft in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness region. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, this includes Grants Pass, Wilderville, Merlin, Galice and Agness as well as portions of I-5 and Highway 199. For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 ft, this includes Cave Junction, Obrien, Selma and Wolf Creek. This also includes portions of I-5 and Highway 199 and the Sexton Pass, Smith Hill and Stage Pass on I-5, Hayes Hill on Highway 199 and Bear Camp road in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will be lighter and more showery tonight into Wednesday with mostly light accumulations. Another round of heavier snowfall is expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 2000 cfs, providing challenging rapids for experienced paddlers. The class rating for this section of the river is Class III-IV, with a segment mileage of approximately 4.5 miles.
The river has several notable rapids, including Bouncing Betty, which features a narrow chute and steep drop, and Twisted Sister, a series of tight turns and drops. Other obstacles include submerged logs and boulders, which require careful navigation.
Regulations for the area include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters and a limit of 40 people per day for private groups. Additionally, visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
Multiple sources confirm the accuracy of this information, including American Whitewater and Oregon Whitewater Adventures. It is important for paddlers to research current river conditions and safety guidelines before embarking on this challenging run.
Wind
Humidity
| Last Updated | 2026-02-07 |
| River Levels | 146 cfs (1.63 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 26% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14375100 |
Illinois River Near Kerby
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662cfs |
Sucker Cr Bl Lt Grayback Cr Nr Holland
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100cfs |
Chetco River Near Brookings
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1110cfs |
Applegate River Near Wilderville
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345cfs |
Indian C Nr Happy Camp Ca
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227cfs |
Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca
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1390cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Shady Acres
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Josephine Creek Camp
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Josephine Campground
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Josephine Creek Campground
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Little Falls Campground
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Confluence Of North And South Forks Rough And Ready To Middle Of Sec 15, T40S, R9W
Headwaters Including Both Unnamed Forks And Rr Lakes To Confluence With Rough And Ready Creek
Middle Of Sec 15, T40S, R4E To Siskyou Nf Boundary (East Section Line Of Sec 13, T40S, R4E)
Headwaters To Middle Of Sec 15, T39S, R4E
Headwaters And Perennial Tributaries To West Section Line Of Sec 31, T40S, R10W
Middle Of Sec 15, T39S, R4E To Confluence With Canyon Creek