Umpqua River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM, the Umpqua River is flowing at 962 cfs near Elkton, OR — 67% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Umpqua 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 Elkton, the Umpqua River is running 962 cfs — 67% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 67% of normal).
How the Umpqua 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
- Elkton116 ft 962 cfs67%
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 Umpqua River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (67%).
Umpqua River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Umpqua River Near Elkton OR
Oct 15, 12:15 AM · USGS 14321000 |
962 cfs | 67% | 0% | 2.86 ft | 30.1 ft below | 116 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 Umpqua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umpqua River | No live range | · | 1,000–4,000 cfs | II–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Umpqua River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Umpqua River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Umpqua River
The Umpqua River is a 111-mile-long river located in the southwestern part of Oregon, USA. The river is named after the Umpqua tribe, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The river is known for its recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The hydrology of the river is controlled by several dams and reservoirs, including the Soda Springs Dam, the Winchester Dam, and the Toketee Dam. The reservoirs provide water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The river has a rich agricultural history, with crops such as timber, hops, and grass seed being grown in the area. The Umpqua River has also played an important role in the region's history, with early explorers and settlers using the river as a means of transportation and trade.
About the Umpqua River
How is the Umpqua River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Umpqua River is flowing at 962 cfs near Elkton, OR, about 67% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Umpqua River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Umpqua River is at 67% 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 Umpqua River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Elkton (33.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Umpqua 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.