Little Applegate River near Buncom water level
River gauge, Little Applegate River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The Little Applegate River near Buncom is at −0.29 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is −0.25 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.04 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was −0.12 ft, a difference of −0.17 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −0.35 ft and −0.26 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- −0.25 ft0.04 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- −0.48 ft – −0.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- −0.12 ft−0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −0.35 ft – −0.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.41 ft – 1.00 ft
Floating and fishing near Little Applegate River near Buncom
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applegate River near ApplegateRiver gauge, Applegate River | 1.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Applegate River near CopperRiver gauge, Applegate River | 124 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Bear Creek at MedfordRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at AshlandRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 9.2 cfs | Low | +2.3 cfs | 15 mi |
| West Fork Ashland Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, West Fork Ashland Creek | 2.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| East Fork Ashland Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, East Fork Ashland Creek | 1.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Rogue River at Raygold near Central PointRiver gauge, Rogue River | 0.80 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Agate ReservoirReservoir | 1,480.42 ft | Normal | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Little Applegate River near Buncom higher than last year?
No, it is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was −0.12 ft.
What is a normal level for the Little Applegate River near Buncom in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is −0.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −0.48 ft and −0.04 ft, based on 9 years of records.
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 Little Applegate River near Buncom today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:35 PM PDT, the water level was −0.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Applegate River near Buncom rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Applegate River near Buncom normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14365400(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.17818, -123.00310(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | −0.29 ft | 2026-10-18 22:35 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Applegate River near Buncom (usgs:14365400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/little-applegate-river-near-buncom
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