North Umpqua River river
Total streamflow across the North Umpqua River was last observed at 1,188 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,357 acre-ft of water today; about 44% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,713 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 1,120 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the North Umpqua River At Toketee Falls Oreg. with a gauge stage of 3.09 ft. 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..
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the North Umpqua River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the North Umpqua River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
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North Umpqua River At Toketee Falls Oreg.
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USGS 14315500
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68 | 3.09 | 0.0 | 96% | 64 | 2,830 | 2,393 |
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North Umpqua River At Winchester
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USGS 14319500
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1,120 | 2.22 | -1.8 | 45% | 570 | 52,100 | 379 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
North Umpqua River
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.
Recreation along the North Umpqua River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Paddle runs
- Lemolo Lake To Oregon Cacades Recreation Area Boundary
- Oregon Cascades Recreation Area Boundary To Mt. Thielsen Wilderness Boundary
- Mt. Thielsen Wilderness Boundary To Maidu Lake
- Lower Timpanogas Lake To Confluence With Echo Creek
- Headwaters To Rogue-Umpqua Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters To Boulder Creek Wilderness Boundary
Track the North Umpqua River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the North Umpqua River
Where does the data for the North Umpqua River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.