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SwedenKlamath R A Orleans water level
River gauge, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,640 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.93 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 09:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:38 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Klamath R A Orleans reads 1.99 ft, a normal level.
It is 36.01 ft below the flood stage of 38.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.93 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 09:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.89 ft and 2.00 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 50.25 ftDecember 22, 1964
- Forecast peak
- 1.97 ftSaturday, October 24 at 03:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 38.00 ft, still 36.01 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 43.00 ft
- Flood waters are likely to cover Highway 96 in numerous locations and will threaten residences and businesses in and around Orleans including Sandy Bar Cabins, Riverside Trailer Park and the downtown area. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary.
- 40.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, at Ishi Pishi Bar, and near Slate Creek. Flooding of the firehouse and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans is expected. Flooding of Highway 96 in Orleans is possible.
- 38.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is likely near Ishi Pishi Bar and Slate Creek. Water may enter the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans.
- 37.00 ft
- Flooding in low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar.
- 35.00 ft
- Flooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar.
- 34.00 ft
- Flooding is possible along Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans and in adjacent low-lying areas.
- 1.99 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50.25 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 2 | 39.20 ft | January 16, 1974 |
| 3 | 39.20 ft | February 18, 1986 |
| 4 | 38.23 ft | January 3, 1997 |
| 5 | 37.49 ft | December 22, 1955 |
| 6 | 34.80 ft | March 3, 1972 |
| 7 | 34.80 ft | December 30, 2005 |
| 8 | 33.00 ft | January 22, 1972 |
| 9 | 33.00 ft | January 17, 1971 |
| 10 | 32.10 ft | December 20, 1981 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon R A Somes BarRiver gauge | 159 cfs | Low | +7.0 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| Trinity R A HoopaRiver gauge | 11.10 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Redwood C A OrickRiver gauge | 10.14 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Klamath River near KlamathRiver gauge, Klamath River | 7.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Redwood Creek near Blue LakeRiver gauge, Redwood Creek | 4.7 cfs | Low | +1.6 cfs | 31 mi |
| Little River near TrinidadRiver gauge, Little River | 3.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Scott River near Fort JonesRiver gauge, Scott River | 3.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 36 mi |
| Indian Creek near Happy CampRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 35.6 cfs | Low | +0.8 cfs | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Klamath R A Orleans?
The official flood stage is 38.00 ft. The level is currently 36.01 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Klamath R A Orleans today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM PDT, the water level was 1.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Klamath R A Orleans rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Klamath R A Orleans normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Klamath R A Orleans?
The highest level on record is 50.25 ft on December 22, 1964.
Is Klamath R A Orleans expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.93 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 09:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11523000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.30343, -123.53446(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.99 ft | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,640 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Klamath R A Orleans (usgs:11523000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/klamath-r-a-orleans
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