Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point water level

Name: Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Sf Coquille River, Oregon, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.44ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:20 PM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 18.9 cfs
Water temperature: 60 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.73 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:14 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point reads 3.44 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.15 ft below the median of 3.59 ft for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings. It is 29.56 ft below the flood stage of 33.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.02 ft (−0.58 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.73 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.42 ft and 3.76 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.

Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.59 ft0.15 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.04 ft – 9.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.02 ft−0.58 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.42 ft – 3.76 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.37 ft – 28.67 ft
Highest on record: 40.43 ftMarch 17, 2025
Forecast peak: 3.73 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 33.00 ft, still 29.56 ft away.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft: Extensive and widespread flooding along and near the South Fork Coquille River can be expected along with damage to houses farms and roads.
37.00 ft: Extensive road and farmland flooding upstream and downstream of Myrtle Point can be expected. Some residents of low-lying areas in the vicinity of Myrtle Point may be threatened.
35.00 ft: Expect flooding along some sections of Highway 42 downstream from Myrtle Point and along the highway to Powers. Widespread flooding of agricultural land can be expected.
33.00 ft: The South Fork Coquille River is at flood stage. Expect flooding of roads west of the Spruce Street Bridge and significant pasture and agricultural land flooding.
32.00 ft: Numerous areas of farmland become flooded and water nears the roads on the west side of the Spruce Street Bridge in Myrtle Point.
30.00 ft: Agricultural and pasture land begins to flood. Impacts on cattle grazing are possible.
3.44 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: 24 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	40.43 ft	March 17, 2025
2	38.57 ft	March 22, 2012
3	37.50 ft	December 22, 2014
4	37.18 ft	December 13, 2015
5	37.04 ft	January 20, 2012
6	35.79 ft	March 31, 2012
7	35.33 ft	April 9, 2019
8	35.31 ft	November 21, 2012
9	35.29 ft	December 30, 2024
10	35.22 ft	January 14, 2024

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 55%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle PointRiver gauge, North Fork Coquille River	4.24 ft	Normal	±0	2.0 mi
Coquille River at CoquilleTidal gauge, Coquille River	9.02 ft	Normal	+0.99 ft	7 mi
South Fork Coquille River at PowersRiver gauge, South Fork Coquille River	12.9 cfs	Very low	−0.5 cfs	13 mi
West Fork Cow Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, West Fork Cow Creek	4.7 cfs	Very low	−0.2 cfs	33 mi
Rogue River near AgnessRiver gauge, Rogue River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	33 mi
Illinois River near AgnessRiver gauge, Illinois River	158 cfs	Very low	±0	36 mi
Cow Creek near RiddleRiver gauge, Cow Creek	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	±0	38 mi
Little Wolf Creek near TyeeRiver gauge, Little Wolf Creek	0.4 cfs	Normal	±0	38 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point compare with last year?

It is 0.58 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.02 ft.

What is flood stage for the Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point?

The official flood stage is 33.00 ft. The level is currently 29.56 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.59 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.04 ft and 9.80 ft, based on 15 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 Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:20 PM PDT, the water level was 3.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sf Coquille River at Myrtle Point normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14326510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.06567, -124.14705 (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	3.44 ft	2026-10-19 02:20	Provisional
Flow	18.9 cfs	2026-10-19 02:20	Provisional
Water temperature	60 °F	2026-10-19 02:20	Provisional

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