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SwedenWilliamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin water level
River gauge, Williamson River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 524 cfs
- Water temperature
- 46 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.43 ft by Monday, October 19 at 09:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:38 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin reads 3.42 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.58 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.43 ft by Monday, October 19 at 09:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.42 ft and 3.43 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 46 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.27 ftJanuary 5, 1997
- Forecast peak
- 3.49 ftSaturday, October 24 at 02:00 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 9.00 ft, still 5.58 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
- Widespread flooding is occurring along the Williamson River from the Highway 97 bridge downstream to Upper Klamath Lake. Widespread farm land flooding is occurring. Numerous structures are flooded.
- 9.00 ft
- The Williamson River is at flood stage. Water exceeds the channel of the river and begins to impact structures along the river and in low-lying areas near the river.
- 8.00 ft
- The Williamson River is near bankfull stage. Water is nearing many structures along and enar the river. Water is close to structures at the Water Wheel Campground near Highway 97.
- 3.42 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.27 ft | January 5, 1997 |
| 2 | 8.61 ft | February 12, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Williamson River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson River near Klamath AgencyRiver gauge, Williamson River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprague River near ChiloquinRiver gauge, Sprague River | 186 cfs | Very low | −3.0 cfs | 2.1 mi |
| Wood River near Klamath AgencyRiver gauge, Wood River | 317 cfs | Very low | +17.0 cfs | 3.4 mi |
| Sevenmile Canal at Dike Road Branch, near Klamath AgencyCanal gauge, Sevenmile Canal | 35.9 cfs | Normal | +2.6 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Fourmile Canal near Klamath AgencyCanal gauge, Fourmile Canal | 23.0 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 9 mi |
| Fourmile Lake and Fourmile LakeLake | 5,726.05 ft | Very low | 20 mi | |
| Upper Klamath Lake near K.falls(weight/mean Elev)Lake, Upper Klamath Lake | 4,140.62 ft | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Link River at Klamath FallsRiver gauge, Link River | 1,190 cfs | Normal | +20.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Annie Spring near Crater LakeRiver gauge, Annie Spring | 0.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.58 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 Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 3.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin?
The highest level on record is 10.27 ft on January 5, 1997.
Is Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.43 ft by Monday, October 19 at 09:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11502500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.56437, -121.87971(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 | 3.42 ft | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 524 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 46 °F | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin (usgs:11502500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/williamson-river-below-sprague-river-near-chiloquin
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