Applegate River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Applegate River Levels

May 16 2024

4,762 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+25.0 cfs (+1.05%) since yesterday
123.93% of Normal 3 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Applegate River was last observed at 2,401 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,762 acre-ft of water today; about 124% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,937 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-08-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at 50,448 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Applegate River Near Applegate reporting a streamflow rate of 868 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Applegate River Near Wilderville with a gauge stage of 3.21 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Applegate River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,768 ft, the Applegate River Near Copper.

Last Updated 2024-05-16
Streamflow 2,401.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 123.93%
Maximum 50,448.0 cfs
2020-08-20

About the applegate river


The Applegate River is a 51-mile long tributary of the Rogue River located in southern Oregon. The river was named after Lindsay Applegate, who led a group of settlers on the Applegate Trail in 1846. The Applegate River flows through the Siskiyou Mountains and has a diverse hydrology with stretches of rapids and calm pools. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Applegate Reservoir and Applegate Dam, which were built in the 1980s for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking, and supports agriculture in the surrounding areas. The river also plays an important role in providing habitat for a variety of fish species, including Chinook salmon and steelhead.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Applegate River Near Copper
USGS 14362000
707 cfs 3.06 ft 2.02
Applegate River Near Applegate
USGS 14366000
868 cfs 2.92 ft 1.28
Applegate River Near Wilderville
USGS 14369500
826 cfs 3.21 ft 0

Peak Annual Discharge

Applegate River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Applegate River Year Over Year Discharge


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