South Fork Rogue River near Prospect water level
River gauge, South Fork Rogue River, Oregon, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 47.4 cfs
History
What this means
High water at South Fork Rogue River near Prospect: the latest reading is 7.47 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.30 ft – 7.48 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue River below ProspectRiver gauge, Rogue River | 541 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Lost Creek Lake near McLeodLake, Lost Creek Lake | 1,782.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 15 mi |
| Rogue River at Cole M Rivers F Hatchery near McLeodRiver gauge, Rogue River | 709 cfs | Low | +9.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Big Butte Creek near McLeodRiver gauge, Big Butte Creek | 107 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Annie Spring near Crater LakeRiver gauge, Annie Spring | 0.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Rogue River near McLeodRiver gauge, Rogue River | 1,120 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Elk Creek near TrailRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 47.9 cfs | Very high | −1.5 cfs | 18 mi |
| Fourmile Lake and Fourmile LakeLake | 5,726.04 ft | Very low | 19 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 South Fork Rogue River near Prospect today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 PM PDT, the water level was 7.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fork Rogue River near Prospect rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South Fork Rogue River near Prospect 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:14332000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.70639, -122.38861(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 | 7.47 ft | 2026-10-18 23:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 47.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 23:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Rogue River near Prospect (usgs:14332000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/south-fork-rogue-river-near-prospect
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