Applegate River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 1:05 AM, the Applegate River is flowing at 124 cfs near Copper, OR — 50% of normal for the date. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 107 to 124 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Applegate River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Copper, the Applegate River is running 124 cfs — 50% of normal. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 50% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Wilderville (+13%).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Applegate River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Applegate River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Copper1,768 ft 124 cfs50%
- Applegate1,301 ft 107 cfs48%
- Wilderville963 ft 124 cfs63%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Applegate River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (50%).
Applegate River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Applegate River Near Copper OR
Oct 2, 1:05 AM · USGS 14362000 |
124 cfs | 50% | 0% | 1.17 ft | · | 1,768 ft |
|
Applegate River Near Applegate OR
Oct 2, 1:10 AM · USGS 14366000 |
107 cfs | 48% | 0% | 0.99 ft | 12.0 ft below | 1,301 ft |
|
Applegate River Near Wilderville OR
Oct 2, 1:10 AM · USGS 14369500 |
124 cfs | 63% | +13% | 2.02 ft | 11.0 ft below | 963 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Applegate River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applegate River Gauge: Copper |
Too low | 124 cfs | 300–2,500 cfs | III–IV |
| Cheney Creek Gauge: Wilderville |
Too low | 124 cfs | 152–2,074 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Applegate River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Applegate River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Applegate River
About the Applegate River
How is the Applegate River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Applegate River is flowing at 124 cfs near Copper, OR, about 50% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 107 to 124 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Applegate River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Applegate River is at 50% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Applegate River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Applegate (13.0 ft), Wilderville (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Applegate River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.