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SwedenUmpqua River near Elkton water level
River gauge, Umpqua River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 993 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.73 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:10 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 2.73 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.85 ft and 2.90 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °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
- 2.91 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 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.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Coast Fork Willamette at LondonRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette | 8.6 cfs | Very low | +0.3 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 | 553 cfs | Normal | −5.0 cfs | 32 mi |
| South Umpqua River near BrockwayRiver gauge, South Umpqua River | 2.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
| Long Tom River near NotiRiver gauge, Long Tom River | 14.3 cfs | Low | −0.4 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 19, 2026, 09:15 AM 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 2.73 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 PM.
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 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 993 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Umpqua River near Elkton (usgs:14321000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/umpqua-river-near-elkton
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