NORTH UMPQUA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
January 8, 2025
43.30, -122.18


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the North Umpqua River was last observed at 11,576 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 22,961 acre-ft of water today; about 206% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,624 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2014-12-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at 54,930 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the North Umpqua River At Winchester reporting a streamflow rate of 11,100 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the North Umpqua River, with a gauge stage of 7.33 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the North Umpqua River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,393 ft, the North Umpqua River At Toketee Falls Oreg..

The North Umpqua River is a river in southern Oregon that flows for approximately 110 miles. It has a rich history, with Native American tribes living along its banks for centuries before the arrival of European settlers. The river's hydrology is characterized by swift currents, deep pools, and impressive waterfalls. It is home to several reservoirs, including the Soda Springs Reservoir and the Toketee Lake, which are used for hydroelectric power generation. The river is also popular with recreational users, including anglers who come to fish for steelhead and salmon, and kayakers who enjoy the challenging rapids. The surrounding area is also used for agriculture, with crops such as hay and cattle grazing common along the river's banks.

Last Updated 2025-01-08
Discharge Volume 22,961 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 11,576.0 cfs
-4949.0 cfs (-29.95%)
Percent of Normal 205.82%
Maximum 54,930.0 cfs
2014-12-22
Seasonal Avg 5,624 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
North Umpqua River At Toketee Falls Oreg.
USGS 14315500
476 cfs 5.39 ft -23.84
North Umpqua River At Winchester
USGS 14319500
11100 cfs 7.33 ft -30.19
History of the River

The North Umpqua River is a tributary of the Umpqua River, about 106 miles (171 km) long, in southwestern Oregon in the United States. It drains a scenic and rugged area of the Cascade Range southeast of Eugene, flowing through steep canyons and surrounded by large Douglas-fir forests. Renowned for its emerald green waters, it is considered one of the best fly fishing streams in the Pacific Northwest for anadromous fish.

       

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