Rogue River near Agness water level

Name: Rogue River near Agness water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rogue River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.62ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 1,360 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.86 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:55 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Rogue River near Agness is at 3.62 ft, in the normal range.

It is 21.38 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.86 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.59 ft and 3.65 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 68.03 ftDecember 23, 1964
Forecast peak: 3.86 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Rogue River near Agness

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 25.00 ft, 21.38 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

43.00 ft: The river begins to flow out of its banks in the Agness area. Damage to property and structures in the Agness area begins at this stage. Excessive flood damage on the lower Rogue River downstream from the Illinois River confluence.
39.00 ft: Numerous roads are flooded and closed. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring. Numerous structures are flooded at this time mainly from Lobster Creek to Gold Beach.
35.00 ft: Widespread flooding begins to occur along the lower Rogue River. Roads closed at numerous locations along the north bank of the Rogue River in the Gold Beach area. Water nears roads along the south bank of the river.
30.00 ft: Campgrounds and river access roads near the lower Rogue River are under water. Lobster Creek Bridge on county road is under water. Water nears many residences along the lower Rogue River. Water begins to go over the north bank roads along the river.
25.00 ft: Numerous campgrounds and low-lying roads along the river are flooded including Lobster Creek Road and Lobster Creek Campground.
17.00 ft: River rises to this stage or above may affect recreation interests along the Rogue River at and below Agness, Oregon. Sudden river rises of a few feet may also affect home and business owners with boat docks on the river.
3.62 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	68.03 ft	December 23, 1964
2	48.54 ft	January 16, 1974
3	41.05 ft	January 18, 1971
4	39.60 ft	January 2, 1997
5	34.51 ft	March 17, 2025
6	33.94 ft	February 18, 1983
7	30.66 ft	January 23, 1972
8	28.93 ft	December 8, 1996
9	26.60 ft	December 20, 1981
10	26.01 ft	January 27, 1970

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 46%

Map

Other gauges on the Rogue River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Rogue River below ProspectRiver gauge, Rogue River	541 cfs	Low	±0	79 mi
Rogue River at Cole M Rivers F Hatchery near McLeodRiver gauge, Rogue River	709 cfs	Low	±0	70 mi
Rogue River near McLeodRiver gauge, Rogue River	1,120 cfs	Normal	±0	69 mi
Rogue River at Dodge Bridge, near Eagle PointRiver gauge, Rogue River	3.03 ft	Below flood stage	±0	62 mi
Rogue River at Raygold near Central PointRiver gauge, Rogue River	0.78 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	56 mi
Rogue River at Grants PassRiver gauge, Rogue River	1.02 ft	Below flood stage	±0	40 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Illinois River near AgnessRiver gauge, Illinois River	158 cfs	Very low	−4.0 cfs	3.3 mi
South Fork Coquille River at PowersRiver gauge, South Fork Coquille River	13.4 cfs	Very low	±0	21 mi
West Fork Cow Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, West Fork Cow Creek	4.9 cfs	Very low	±0	27 mi
Illinois River near KerbyRiver gauge, Illinois River	0.66 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	32 mi
North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle PointRiver gauge, North Fork Coquille River	4.24 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	33 mi
Sf Coquille River at Myrtle PointRiver gauge, Sf Coquille River	3.44 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	33 mi
Chetco River near BrookingsRiver gauge, Chetco River	56.3 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	33 mi
Applegate River near WildervilleRiver gauge, Applegate River	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	±0	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Rogue River near Agness?

The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 21.38 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 Rogue River near Agness today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT, the water level was 3.62 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rogue River near Agness rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rogue River near Agness normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rogue River near Agness?

The highest level on record is 68.03 ft on December 23, 1964.

Is Rogue River near Agness expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.86 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14372300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.59278, -124.06200 (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	3.62 ft	2026-10-18 05:00	Provisional
Flow	1,360 cfs	2026-10-18 05:00	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-18 05:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rogue River near Agness (usgs:14372300). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/rogue-river-near-agness

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