North Umpqua River at Winchester water level

Name: North Umpqua River at Winchester water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Umpqua River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.78ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM PDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 729 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:16 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at North Umpqua River at Winchester, where the gauge shows 1.78 ft.

It is 24.22 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.74 ft – 1.84 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 54 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 34.20 ftDecember 22, 1964
Forecast peak: 1.77 ftMonday, October 26 at 05:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 26.00 ft.

What happens at each level

32.00 ft: Expect widespread flooding and severe damage to most property structures and roads from Glide downstream through Winchester to the confluence with the South Umpqua River.
31.00 ft: Expect widespread flooding of homes businesses and farmland from Glide downstream through the Winchester area to the confluence with the Umpqua River.
30.00 ft: Expect extensive flooding along the North Umpqua River upstream of Winchester to the confluence with the Umpqua River downstream. Homes in the vicinity of Winchester Dam will begin to flood. Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Glide 20 miles upstream from Winchester.
29.00 ft: Homes and businesses begin to flood in the Garden Valley area. Expect widespread farmland and lowland flooding from Winchester to the confluence with the Upmqua River. Homes and businesses are threatened by floodwaters in the vicinity of Winchester Dam. Many county roads and parks also begin to flood upstream of Winchester to the confluence with the Umpqua River.
27.00 ft: Expect minor flooding of agricultural land in the Garden Valley and Melrose areas.
26.00 ft: The North Umpqua River is at flood stage. Expect minor lowland flooding mainly near the confluence with the South Umpqua River.
1.78 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	34.20 ft	December 22, 1964
2	29.14 ft	December 22, 1955
3	28.40 ft	December 23, 1953
4	28.40 ft	November 23, 1963
5	27.64 ft	November 19, 1996
6	26.39 ft	January 18, 1971
7	25.25 ft	December 6, 1981
8	24.70 ft	November 23, 1961
9	24.36 ft	December 11, 1956
10	23.98 ft	March 3, 1972

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the North Umpqua River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Umpqua River at Toketee FallsRiver gauge, North Umpqua River	90.7 cfs	Normal	+1.5 cfs	50 mi
North Umpqua River above Copeland Creek near Toketee FallsRiver gauge, North Umpqua River	742 cfs	Low	±0	44 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Umpqua River near BrockwayRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	2.99 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi
Little Wolf Creek near TyeeRiver gauge, Little Wolf Creek	0.4 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
Rock Creek near GlideRiver gauge, Rock Creek	14.7 cfs	Very low	+0.7 cfs	22 mi
Umpqua River near ElktonRiver gauge, Umpqua River	2.89 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Cow Creek near RiddleRiver gauge, Cow Creek	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	±0	24 mi
Coast Fork Willamette at LondonRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette	8.6 cfs	Very low	+0.6 cfs	30 mi
Cow Creek near AzaleaRiver gauge, Cow Creek	43.8 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	33 mi
South Umpqua River at TillerRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	0.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Umpqua River at Winchester?

The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 24.22 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 North Umpqua River at Winchester today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM PDT, the water level was 1.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Umpqua River at Winchester rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Umpqua River at Winchester normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Umpqua River at Winchester?

The highest level on record is 34.20 ft on December 22, 1964.

Is North Umpqua River at Winchester expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14319500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.27097, -123.41154 (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	1.78 ft	2026-10-19 06:30	Provisional
Flow	729 cfs	2026-10-19 06:30	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-19 06:30	Provisional

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