Klamath River near Seiad Valley water level

Name: Klamath River near Seiad Valley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Klamath River, California, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

2.22ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM PDT (31 min ago)

Flow: 1,250 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:38 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Klamath River near Seiad Valley, where the gauge shows 2.22 ft.

It is 12.78 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.16 ft – 2.23 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 33.75 ftDecember 23, 1964
Forecast peak: 2.25 ftFriday, October 23 at 07:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.

What happens at each level

33.75 ft: Major flooding is occurring along the entire reach of the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Much of Highway 96 is impassable.
28.00 ft: Expect considerable flooding along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Sections of Highway 96 are flooded.
20.00 ft: Highway 96 innundated in low-lying spots along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Flooding is also likely at the confluence with the Scott River and the confluence with Indian Creek.
15.00 ft: The Klamath River is at flood stage. The Klamath River begins to flow out of its banks in some areas. Some low-lying structures may be flooded.
13.00 ft: The Klamath River is nearing bankfull.
2.22 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	33.75 ft	December 23, 1964
2	29.65 ft	January 16, 1974
3	29.20 ft	December 22, 1955
4	28.72 ft	January 1, 1997
5	22.80 ft	December 20, 1981
6	20.24 ft	January 24, 1970
7	20.20 ft	March 3, 1972
8	20.10 ft	January 19, 1953
9	18.50 ft	January 17, 1971
10	17.95 ft	February 10, 2017

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on the Klamath River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Klamath River near Klamath FallsRiver gauge, Klamath River	5.61 ft	No reference yet	+0.05 ft	77 mi
Klamath River at Miller Island, near MidlandRiver gauge, Klamath River	26.06 ft	No reference yet	+0.03 ft	74 mi
Klamath River below Keno Dam, at KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River	4.72 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	69 mi
Klamath River at KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River	770 cfs	Low	−9.0 cfs	68 mi
Klamath River below John C.boyle Pwrplnt, near KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River	966 cfs	Low	±0	62 mi
Klamath River above Fall Creek near CopcoRiver gauge, Klamath River	25.76 ft	No reference yet	+0.02 ft	45 mi
Klamath River below Iron Gate DamRiver gauge, Klamath River	1,020 cfs	Low	±0	41 mi
Klamath River near KlamathRiver gauge, Klamath River	7.79 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	45 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Indian Creek near Happy CampRiver gauge, Indian Creek	35.6 cfs	Low	+0.8 cfs	8 mi
Applegate River near CopperRiver gauge, Applegate River	126 cfs	Normal	+2.0 cfs	16 mi
Scott River near Fort JonesRiver gauge, Scott River	3.81 ft	Below flood stage	±0	18 mi
Sucker Creek below Little Grayback Creek, near HollandRiver gauge, Sucker Creek	19.2 cfs	Low	+0.8 cfs	25 mi
Little Applegate River near BuncomRiver gauge, Little Applegate River	−0.27 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	25 mi
Applegate River near ApplegateRiver gauge, Applegate River	1.00 ft	Below flood stage	±0	27 mi
Shasta River near YrekaRiver gauge, Shasta River	118 cfs	Low	−8.0 cfs	33 mi
West Fork Ashland Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, West Fork Ashland Creek	2.3 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Klamath River near Seiad Valley?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 12.78 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 River near Seiad Valley today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM PDT, the water level was 2.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Klamath River near Seiad Valley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Klamath River near Seiad Valley normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Klamath River near Seiad Valley?

The highest level on record is 33.75 ft on December 23, 1964.

Is Klamath River near Seiad Valley expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11520500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.85374, -123.23227 (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	2.22 ft	2026-10-20 11:00	Provisional
Flow	1,250 cfs	2026-10-20 11:00	Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

<iframe src="https://nivelmap.com/embed/14542?lang=en" width="360" height="230" style="border:0;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" title="Klamath River near Seiad Valley water level"></iframe>

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Klamath River near Seiad Valley (usgs:11520500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/klamath-river-near-seiad-valley

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer