CONFLUENCE WITH SUCKER CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH FORK COQUILLE RIVER
2024-12-22T22:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21 to 26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 33 feet. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 10 PM PST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The surf will remain hazardous but slightly improve tonight. Conditions will worsen again late Sunday night through Monday evening due to a strong, building, long period swell. The highest surf is expected Monday morning into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve on Tuesday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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The Whitewater River run from Confluence with Sucker Creek to Confluence with South Fork Coquille River in Oregon is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is around 500-1000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with higher flows increasing the difficulty and danger of the rapids.
The class rating of this section of the river varies from Class III to Class IV, with technical rapids and obstacles such as boulder gardens, steep drops, and tight chutes. The segment mileage is approximately 8 miles, and the run takes around 4-5 hours to complete.
Some of the notable rapids on this run include Sucker Creek Falls, a Class IV drop that requires precise navigation through a narrow channel, and the Wall, a Class III rapid with an intimidating rock wall on one side.
There are specific regulations in place to protect this area, including a permit requirement for commercial outfitters and a limit on the number of paddlers allowed per day. Additionally, visitors are required to pack out all trash and follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact on the environment.
| Last Updated | 2024-12-19 |
| River Levels | 76 cfs (0.72 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 112% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14325000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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COW CREEK NEAR RIDDLE
2024-12-19T01:45:00.000-08:00 |
1910cfs | 4.38ft | 698ft |
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WEST FORK COW CREEK NEAR GLENDALE
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
478cfs | 4.53ft | 1131ft |
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SOUTH FORK COQUILLE RIVER AT POWERS
2024-12-19T01:00:00.000-08:00 |
1990cfs | 4.81ft | 204ft |
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LITTLE WOLF CREEK NEAR TYEE
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
34cfs | 3.46ft | 365ft |
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SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER NEAR BROCKWAY
2024-12-19T01:15:00.000-08:00 |
6250cfs | 8.9ft | 474ft |
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ROGUE RIVER NEAR AGNESS
2024-12-21T00:20:00.000-08:00 |
7360cfs | 5.67ft | 114ft |
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NORTH UMPQUA RIVER AT WINCHESTER
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
8400cfs | 6.37ft | 379ft |
