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Applegate River near Wilderville
Critical Stages
12' - Action
13' - Flood
15' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:00 AM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.27 ft
Flow: 0.236 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/16 | 2.34 | 0.271 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 2.52 | 0.367 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 2.88 | 0.586 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 3.18 | 0.791 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 3.12 | 0.748 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 2.81 | 0.543 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 2.56 | 0.39 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 2.48 | 0.345 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 2.6 | 0.413 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 2.85 | 0.567 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 3.25 | 0.843 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 3.84 | 1.32 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 4.43 | 1.86 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 4.64 | 2.07 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 4.3 | 1.74 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 3.77 | 1.26 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 3.29 | 0.873 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 2.98 | 0.65 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 2.83 | 0.555 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 2.77 | 0.517 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 2.83 | 0.555 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 3.04 | 0.691 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 3.42 | 0.972 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 3.94 | 1.4 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 4.32 | 1.75 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 4.51 | 1.94 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 4.5 | 1.93 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 4.29 | 1.72 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 4.11 | 1.56 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 3.97 | 1.43 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 3.77 | 1.26 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 3.6 | 1.12 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 3.51 | 1.04 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 3.53 | 1.06 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 3.55 | 1.08 |
| 10 AM 12/25 | 3.52 | 1.05 |
| 4 PM 12/25 | 3.49 | 1.03 |
| 10 PM 12/25 | 3.48 | 1.02 |
| 4 AM 12/26 | 3.55 | 1.08 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 2.27 | 0.236 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 2.28 | 0.241 |
18' -
Widespread flooding is occurring. Portions of highway 238 and other low-lying roads are flooding and likely closed.
16' -
Fish Hatchery Park begins to flood. Widespread flooding of homes and low-lying structures is occurring from upstream of Murphy to the confluence with the Rogue River.
15' -
Widespread flooding of low-lying structures and some homes from Murphy to the confluence with the Rogue River is occurring.
13' -
Low-lying structures and roads near the river begin to flood. Water is up to and entering homes in the Murphy area and downstream by the Highway 199 bridge.
12' -
Widespread flooding of agricultural land is expected. Some structural flooding begins at this depth.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1927 | 22 |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 20.3 |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 19.38 |
| Jan 18, 1953 | 18.3 |
| Oct 29, 1950 | 17.5 |
| Jan 6, 1948 | 17.2 |
| Jan 21, 1943 | 16.9 |
| Dec 28, 1945 | 16.3 |
| Jan 28, 1954 | 15 |
| Feb 2, 1952 | 14.4 |
| Feb 18, 1983 | 12.81 |
| Dec 19, 1981 | 12.76 |
| Feb 28, 1940 | 12.16 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
