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Applegate River near Wilderville water level

River gauge, Applegate River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.03ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
128 cfs
Water temperature
55 °F
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 22.00 ft Minor floodstage 13.00 ft

History

2.022.032.04ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Oct 23Oct 262.022.032.04ftOct 16Oct 21Oct 26
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.02 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM. Issued Friday, October 16 at 08:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Applegate River near Wilderville reads 2.03 ft, a normal level.

It is 10.97 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.02 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.03 ft and 2.04 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
22.00 ftFebruary 1, 1927
Forecast peak
2.04 ftMonday, October 26 at 05:00 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 13.00 ft, still 10.97 ft away.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring. Portions of highway 238 and other low-lying roads are flooding and likely closed.
16.00 ft
Fish Hatchery Park begins to flood. Widespread flooding of homes and low-lying structures is occurring from upstream of Murphy to the confluence with the Rogue River.
15.00 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying structures and some homes from Murphy to the confluence with the Rogue River is occurring.
13.00 ft
Low-lying structures and roads near the river begin to flood. Water is up to and entering homes in the Murphy area and downstream by the Highway 199 bridge.
12.00 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural land is expected. Some structural flooding begins at this depth.
2.03 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
122.00 ftFebruary 1, 1927
219.38 ftJanuary 1, 1997
312.81 ftFebruary 18, 1983
412.76 ftDecember 19, 1981

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 74° 53° – Wind 10 mph
18 Sun 70° 48° – Wind 8 mph
19 Mon 67° 42° – Wind 5 mph
20 Tue 68° 39° – Wind 4 mph
21 Wed 76° 42° – Wind 3 mph
22 Thu 69° 42° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 60° 36° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 40%

Map

Other gauges on the Applegate River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Applegate River near CopperRiver gauge, Applegate River 124 cfs Normal ±0 25 mi
Applegate River near ApplegateRiver gauge, Applegate River 0.99 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 16 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Rogue River at Grants PassRiver gauge, Rogue River 1.01 ft Below flood stage ±0 7 mi
Sucker Creek below Little Grayback Creek, near HollandRiver gauge, Sucker Creek 16.9 cfs Very low −0.8 cfs 14 mi
Illinois River near KerbyRiver gauge, Illinois River 0.67 ft Below flood stage ±0 16 mi
Rogue River at Raygold near Central PointRiver gauge, Rogue River 0.79 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 22 mi
Bear Creek at MedfordRiver gauge, Bear Creek 2.49 ft Below flood stage ±0 28 mi
Rogue River at Dodge Bridge, near Eagle PointRiver gauge, Rogue River 3.03 ft Below flood stage ±0 31 mi
Agate ReservoirReservoir 1,480.44 ft Normal 33 mi
West Fork Cow Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, West Fork Cow Creek 4.7 cfs Very low −0.2 cfs 33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Applegate River near Wilderville?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.97 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 Applegate River near Wilderville today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 05:10 AM PDT, the water level was 2.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Applegate River near Wilderville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Applegate River near Wilderville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Applegate River near Wilderville?

The highest level on record is 22.00 ft on February 1, 1927.

Is Applegate River near Wilderville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.02 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:14369500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.35401, -123.40673 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.03 ft 2026-10-17 12:10 Provisional
Flow 128 cfs 2026-10-17 12:10 Provisional
Water temperature 55 °F 2026-10-17 12:10 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Applegate River near Wilderville (usgs:14369500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/applegate-river-near-wilderville

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