Link River at Klamath Falls water level
River gauge, Link River, Oregon, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,180 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
What this means
The Link River at Klamath Falls is above normal at 1.91 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.89 ft and 1.91 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Link River at Klamath Falls
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Klamath Lake near K.falls(weight/mean Elev)Lake, Upper Klamath Lake | 4,140.66 ft | Normal | ±0 | 2.1 mi |
| North Canal at Highway 97, near MidlandCanal gauge, North Canal | 3.2 cfs | Low | −27.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Lost River ReservoirReservoir | 0.00 ft | Very low | 8 mi | |
| Ady Canal at Highway 97, near WordenCanal gauge, Ady Canal | 286 cfs | Very high | −2.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Klamath Straits Drain near WordenCanal gauge, Klamath Straits Drain | 0.7 cfs | Normal | +4.6 cfs | 10 mi |
| Klamath River at KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River | 775 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Ady Canal above Lower Klamath Nwr, near WordenCanal gauge, Ady Canal | 171 cfs | High | +8.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Klamath River below John C.boyle Pwrplnt, near KenoRiver gauge, Klamath River | 966 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Link River at Klamath Falls today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 04:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Link River at Klamath Falls rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Link River at Klamath Falls normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
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:11507500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.22348, -121.79417(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 | 1.91 ft | 2026-10-17 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,180 cfs | 2026-10-17 23:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-17 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Link River at Klamath Falls (usgs:11507500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/link-river-at-klamath-falls
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