-1.0 cfs (-0.11%) since yesterday
222.57% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Applegate River
was last observed at
927
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,839
acre-ft of water today; about 223%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
417 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-08-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at
50,448 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Applegate River Near Applegate
reporting a streamflow rate of 316 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Applegate River Near Wilderville
with a gauge stage of 2.38 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Applegate River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,768 ft, the
Applegate River Near Copper.
Last Updated
2023-10-04
Streamflow
927.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
222.57%
Maximum
50,448.0 cfs
2020-08-20
About the applegate river
The Applegate River is a 51-mile long tributary of the Rogue River located in southern Oregon. The river was named after Lindsay Applegate, who led a group of settlers on the Applegate Trail in 1846. The Applegate River flows through the Siskiyou Mountains and has a diverse hydrology with stretches of rapids and calm pools. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Applegate Reservoir and Applegate Dam, which were built in the 1980s for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking, and supports agriculture in the surrounding areas. The river also plays an important role in providing habitat for a variety of fish species, including Chinook salmon and steelhead.