Klamath River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Klamath River is flowing at 2,500 cfs near Klamath Ca, CA — 96% of normal for the date. 6 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 756 to 2,500 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Klamath 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 Klamath Ca, the Klamath River is running 2,500 cfs — 96% of normal. Along the river, 5 of 6 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 98% of normal).
Highest against normal: John C.boyle Pwrplnt at 255%. Lowest: Klamath River A Orleans at 92%.
Paddlers: 4 of 9 runs on the Klamath River with a live range are in range, 3 too low and 2 running high.
How the Klamath 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
- Keno3,967 ft 756 cfs102%
- John C.boyle Pwrplnt3,283 ft 951 cfs255%
- Iron Gate Dam Ca2,168 ft 987 cfs99%
- Seiad Valley Ca1,317 ft 1,200 cfs98%
- Klamath River A Orleans384 ft 1,570 cfs92%
- Klamath Ca19 ft 2,500 cfs96%
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 Klamath River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (98%).
Klamath River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Klamath River At Keno OR
Oct 4, 1:00 AM · USGS 11509500 |
756 cfs | 102% | 0% | 4.74 ft | · | 3,967 ft |
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Klamath River Below John C.boyle Pwrplnt OR
Oct 4, 12:45 AM · USGS 11510700 |
951 cfs | 255% | 0% | 3.94 ft | · | 3,283 ft |
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Klamath River Below Iron Gate Dam Ca CA
Oct 4, 12:15 AM · USGS 11516530 |
987 cfs | 99% | -1% | 1.90 ft | · | 2,168 ft |
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Klamath River Near Seiad Valley Ca CA
Oct 4, 1:00 AM · USGS 11520500 |
1,200 cfs | 98% | +1% | 2.14 ft | 12.9 ft below | 1,317 ft |
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Klamath River A Orleans CA
Oct 4, 12:30 AM · USGS 11523000 |
1,570 cfs | 92% | 0% | 1.90 ft | 36.1 ft below | 384 ft |
|
Klamath River Near Klamath Ca CA
Oct 4, 12:30 AM · USGS 11530500 |
2,500 cfs | 96% | +0% | 7.82 ft | · | 19 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 Klamath River
4 of 11 runs are in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Dams & reservoirs on the Klamath River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Klamath River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Klamath River
The Klamath River runs for 257 miles through southern Oregon and northern California, originating in the Cascade Range and emptying into the Pacific Ocean. It has a long history of use by Native American tribes, and later became a hub for the logging and fishing industries. The river's hydrology has been greatly altered by the construction of several dams, including the Iron Gate Dam and Copco Dam, which have impacted salmon populations and water quality. The Klamath Basin also supports agricultural activities, with irrigation districts drawing water from the river to irrigate crops such as alfalfa and potatoes. Recreational activities such as fishing, rafting, and camping are popular along the river.
Fishing near the Klamath River
About the Klamath River
How is the Klamath River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Klamath River is flowing at 2,500 cfs near Klamath Ca, CA, about 96% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 756 to 2,500 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Klamath River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Klamath River is at 98% 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 Klamath River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Seiad Valley Ca (15.0 ft), Klamath River A Orleans (38.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Klamath River runnable for paddling today?
4 of 11 paddle runs are in range right now. 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.