Umpqua River near Elkton water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 09:15 PM PDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 993 cfs
Water temperature: 59 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.74 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:16 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Umpqua River near Elkton reads 2.89 ft, a normal level.

It is 30.11 ft below the flood stage of 33.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.74 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.85 ft and 2.90 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 59 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 51.95 ftDecember 23, 1964
Forecast peak: 2.88 ftSunday, October 18 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 30.11 ft away.

What happens at each level

49.00 ft: Significant flooding will impact the entire reach of the Umpqua River upstream of Elkton to Reedsport. Expect flooding of school roads, homes, and businesses in the lower sections of the town of Elkton near the Umpqua River. Extensive flooding in Scottsburg can also be expected in the lower sections of town near the Umpqua River. Flooding can also be expected in the town of Reedsport especially if the dike is topped or fails.
44.00 ft: Widespread flooding along the Umpqua River from Kellogg and Elkton to Reedsport can be expected. Flooding of roads homes and businesses in low-lying areas along and near the Umpqua River from Elkton to the mouth at Reedsport is likely. Road soil and river erosion can also be expected. Flooding is likely in the town of Reedsport during high tide in some areas.
40.00 ft: Homes and businesses along and near the Umpqua River near Scottsburg begin to flood. Widespread low-land and agricultural flooding can be expected from Kellogg through Elkton to Scottsburg.
35.00 ft: The Umpqua River is at flood stage. Expect low-land and agricultural flooding from the Kellogg area through Elkton to Scottsburg.
33.00 ft: Slight low-land and agricultural flooding occurs mainly from the Kellogg area through Elkton to Scottsburg.
2.89 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	51.95 ft	December 23, 1964
2	45.60 ft	December 22, 1955
3	44.20 ft	October 30, 1950
4	44.20 ft	January 16, 1974
5	43.63 ft	January 18, 1971
6	43.00 ft	January 19, 1953
7	42.40 ft	November 23, 1953
8	42.20 ft	November 19, 1996
9	40.10 ft	November 23, 1961
10	40.00 ft	December 26, 1955

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 70° 48° – Wind 8 mph

18 Sun 69° 44° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 65° 48° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 67° 46° – Wind 4 mph

21 Wed 76° 44° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 69° 43° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 65° 38° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 56%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Wolf Creek near TyeeRiver gauge, Little Wolf Creek	0.4 cfs	Normal	±0	11 mi
North Umpqua River at WinchesterRiver gauge, North Umpqua River	1.79 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	23 mi
Coast Fork Willamette at LondonRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette	8.6 cfs	Very low	+0.6 cfs	24 mi
Coast Fork Willamette River below Cottage Grove DamRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette River	113 cfs	Low	−2.0 cfs	27 mi
Row River near Cottage GroveRiver gauge, Row River	558 cfs	Normal	+10.0 cfs	32 mi
South Umpqua River near BrockwayRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	2.99 ft	Below flood stage	±0	32 mi
Long Tom River near NotiRiver gauge, Long Tom River	14.3 cfs	Low	−0.9 cfs	33 mi
Rock Creek near GlideRiver gauge, Rock Creek	14.7 cfs	Very low	+0.7 cfs	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Umpqua River near Elkton?

The official flood stage is 33.00 ft. The level is currently 30.11 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 Umpqua River near Elkton today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:15 PM PDT, the water level was 2.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Umpqua River near Elkton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Umpqua River near Elkton normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Umpqua River near Elkton?

The highest level on record is 51.95 ft on December 23, 1964.

Is Umpqua River near Elkton expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.74 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14321000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.58595, -123.55537 (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	2.89 ft	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional
Flow	993 cfs	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional
Water temperature	59 °F	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional

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