North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point water level

Name: North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Fork Coquille River, Oregon, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.18ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM PDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 14.9 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.35 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:19 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point, where the gauge shows 4.18 ft.

That puts it 0.24 ft above the median of 3.95 ft for mid-October, based on 10 years of readings. It is 30.82 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.35 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 4.18 ft – 4.26 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.

Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.95 ft0.24 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.75 ft – 12.00 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Highest on record: 41.20 ftJanuary 1, 1910
Forecast peak: 4.35 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 35.00 ft.

What happens at each level

37.00 ft: Expect significant flooding along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries. Significant agricultural flooding can be expected from the Gravelford area to the confluence with the South Fork Coquille River. Log jams are possible above the Copper Bridge which will have greater impacts on this situation should they occur.
35.00 ft: Expect widespread pasture and agricultural flooding. Moderate bank erosion along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries can also be expected.
33.00 ft: Expect many areas of pasture flooding particularly near the confluence with the South Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. Impacts on cattle and other farm animal grazing should be anticipated.
30.00 ft: Expect some flooding of pasture areas along the North Fork Coquille River in low-lying areas near the river. The rising water may impact cattle and other pasture grazing farm animals.
4.18 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	41.20 ft	January 1, 1910
2	38.39 ft	December 22, 2014
3	37.72 ft	March 17, 2025
4	37.45 ft	December 23, 1964
5	37.32 ft	March 10, 1966
6	37.14 ft	December 14, 2003
7	37.00 ft	December 26, 1955
8	37.00 ft	January 8, 1976
9	37.00 ft	December 6, 1981
10	37.00 ft	December 3, 1998

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 46° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 75° 46° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 64° 45° 0.01 in Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 64° 39° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 77° 39° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 76° 44° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 80° 46° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sf Coquille River at Myrtle PointRiver gauge, Sf Coquille River	3.43 ft	Normal	±0	2.0 mi
Coquille River at CoquilleTidal gauge, Coquille River	7.83 ft	Normal	+0.82 ft	7 mi
South Fork Coquille River at PowersRiver gauge, South Fork Coquille River	14.5 cfs	Very low	+1.1 cfs	12 mi
West Fork Cow Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, West Fork Cow Creek	4.9 cfs	Very low	+0.2 cfs	31 mi
Rogue River near AgnessRiver gauge, Rogue River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	33 mi
Cow Creek near RiddleRiver gauge, Cow Creek	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	36 mi
South Umpqua River near BrockwayRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	3.00 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	36 mi
Illinois River near AgnessRiver gauge, Illinois River	162 cfs	Very low	±0	36 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point?

The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 30.82 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.95 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.75 ft and 12.00 ft, based on 10 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 North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM PDT, the water level was 4.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point?

The highest level on record is 41.20 ft on January 1, 1910.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14327000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.06818, -124.10784 (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	4.18 ft	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional
Flow	14.9 cfs	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional

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