Klamath River at Miller Island, near Midland water level
River gauge, Klamath River, Oregon, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Klamath River at Miller Island, near Midland at 26.08 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 26.01 ft – 26.14 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.05 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 26.16 ft−0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 26.01 ft – 26.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 25.69 ft – 26.23 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
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Other gauges on the Klamath River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath River near Klamath FallsRiver gauge, Klamath River | 5.62 ft | No reference yet | +0.07 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Klamath River below Keno Dam, at KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River | 4.71 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Klamath River at KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River | 770 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Klamath River below John C.boyle Pwrplnt, near KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River | 973 cfs | Low | +7.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Klamath River above Fall Creek near CopcoRiver gauge, Klamath River | 25.76 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Klamath River below Iron Gate DamRiver gauge, Klamath River | 1,000 cfs | Low | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Klamath River near Seiad ValleyRiver gauge, Klamath River | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 74 mi |
| Klamath River near KlamathRiver gauge, Klamath River | 7.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 118 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canal at Highway 97, near MidlandCanal gauge, North Canal | 6.5 cfs | Low | +3.3 cfs | 2.1 mi |
| Klamath Straits Drain near WordenCanal gauge, Klamath Straits Drain | 6.0 cfs | Normal | +1.3 cfs | 4.5 mi |
| Ady Canal at Highway 97, near WordenCanal gauge, Ady Canal | 72.0 cfs | Normal | −145.0 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| Link River at Klamath FallsRiver gauge, Link River | 1,080 cfs | Normal | −110.0 cfs | 6.0 mi |
| Upper Klamath Lake near K.falls(weight/mean Elev)Lake, Upper Klamath Lake | 4,140.65 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Lost River ReservoirReservoir | 0.00 ft | Very low | 9 mi | |
| Ady Canal above Lower Klamath Nwr, near WordenCanal gauge, Ady Canal | 64.9 cfs | Normal | −90.1 cfs | 10 mi |
| Howard Prairie LakeLake | 4,507.74 ft | Normal | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Klamath River at Miller Island, near Midland compare with last year?
It is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 26.16 ft.
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 at Miller Island, near Midland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT, the water level was 26.08 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Klamath River at Miller Island, near Midland rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Klamath River at Miller Island, near Midland normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11508700(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.14678, -121.84869(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 | 26.08 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Klamath River at Miller Island, near Midland (usgs:11508700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/klamath-river-at-miller-island-near-midland
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