Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Umpqua River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Umpqua River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
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.
STREAMFLOW LEVELS
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Umpqua River Near Elkton
USGS 14321000 |
21100 cfs | 11.66 ft | 243.65 |
History of the River
The Umpqua River ( UMP-kwə) on the Pacific coast of Oregon in the United States is approximately 111 miles (179 km) long. One of the principal rivers of the Oregon Coast and known for bass and shad, the river drains an expansive network of valleys in the mountains west of the Cascade Range and south of the Willamette Valley, from which it is separated by the Calapooya Mountains. From its source northeast of Roseburg, the Umpqua flows northwest through the Oregon Coast Range and empties into the Pacific at Winchester Bay. The river and its tributaries flow entirely within Douglas County, which encompasses most of the watershed of the river from the Cascades to the coast. The "Hundred Valleys of the Umpqua" form the heart of the timber industry of southern Oregon, generally centered on Roseburg.
The Native Americans in the Umpqua's watershed consist of several tribes, such as the Umpqua (a band of the Coquille for which the river is named), and the Kalapuya. These tribes witnessed much of the Great Flood of 1862, during which the Umpqua and other rivers rose to levels so high that even the oldest Indians had never seen a greater flood.
