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SwedenNorth Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point water level
River gauge, North Fork Coquille River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 20.5 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.42 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:14 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 4.26 ft.
That puts it 0.23 ft above the median of 4.03 ft for mid-October, based on 10 years of readings. It is 30.74 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 4.42 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 PM. The 30-day range is 4.18 ft – 4.26 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.03 ft0.23 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.74 ft – 13.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 41.20 ftJanuary 1, 1910
- Forecast peak
- 4.42 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 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.
- 4.26 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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sf Coquille River at Myrtle PointRiver gauge, Sf Coquille River | 3.44 ft | Normal | ±0 | 2.0 mi |
| Coquille River at CoquilleTidal gauge, Coquille River | 5.66 ft | Very low | +1.08 ft | 7 mi |
| South Fork Coquille River at PowersRiver gauge, South Fork Coquille River | 12.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| West Fork Cow Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, West Fork Cow Creek | 4.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Rogue River near AgnessRiver gauge, Rogue River | 3.63 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Cow Creek near RiddleRiver gauge, Cow Creek | 1.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 36 mi |
| South Umpqua River near BrockwayRiver gauge, South Umpqua River | 2.99 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 36 mi |
| Illinois River near AgnessRiver gauge, Illinois River | 158 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 30.74 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 4.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.74 ft and 13.58 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 19, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 4.26 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 | 4.26 ft | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point (usgs:14327000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/north-fork-coquille-river-near-myrtle-point
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