Klamath River near Seiad Valley
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
20' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 AM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.6 ft
Flow: 1.55 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM 12/5 | 2.56 | 1.51 |
| 7 AM 12/5 | 2.55 | 1.51 |
| 8 AM 12/5 | 2.55 | 1.51 |
| 9 AM 12/5 | 2.55 | 1.51 |
| 10 AM 12/5 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 11 AM 12/5 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 12 PM 12/5 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 2 PM 12/5 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 3 PM 12/5 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 4 PM 12/5 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 5 PM 12/5 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 6 PM 12/5 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 8 PM 12/5 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 9 PM 12/5 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 10 PM 12/5 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 11 PM 12/5 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 12 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 2 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 3 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 5 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 6 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 8 AM 12/6 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 9 AM 12/6 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 11 AM 12/6 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 2.55 | 1.51 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 2.55 | 1.51 |
| 2 PM 12/6 | 2.56 | 1.51 |
| 3 PM 12/6 | 2.56 | 1.51 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| 5 PM 12/6 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 8 PM 12/6 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 9 PM 12/6 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 11 PM 12/6 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| 2 AM 12/7 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| 3 AM 12/7 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 2.56 | 1.51 |
| 5 AM 12/7 | 2.56 | 1.51 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 2.55 | 1.51 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 2.55 | 1.51 |
| 8 AM 12/7 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 9 AM 12/7 | 2.54 | 1.5 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 11 AM 12/7 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 2.53 | 1.49 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 2 PM 12/7 | 2.52 | 1.49 |
| 3 PM 12/7 | 2.51 | 1.48 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 2.51 | 1.48 |
| 5 PM 12/7 | 2.51 | 1.48 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 2.5 | 1.47 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 2.5 | 1.47 |
| 8 PM 12/7 | 2.5 | 1.47 |
| 9 PM 12/7 | 2.5 | 1.47 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 2.49 | 1.46 |
| 11 PM 12/7 | 2.49 | 1.46 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 2.48 | 1.46 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 2.48 | 1.46 |
| 2 AM 12/8 | 2.48 | 1.46 |
| 3 AM 12/8 | 2.48 | 1.46 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 2.47 | 1.45 |
| 5 AM 12/8 | 2.47 | 1.45 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 2.47 | 1.45 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 2.47 | 1.45 |
| 8 AM 12/8 | 2.47 | 1.45 |
| 9 AM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 11 AM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 2 PM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 3 PM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 5 PM 12/8 | 2.46 | 1.44 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 2.45 | 1.43 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 2.45 | 1.43 |
| 8 PM 12/8 | 2.45 | 1.43 |
| 9 PM 12/8 | 2.45 | 1.43 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 2.45 | 1.43 |
| 11 PM 12/8 | 2.45 | 1.43 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 2.45 | 1.43 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 2.44 | 1.43 |
| 2 AM 12/9 | 2.44 | 1.43 |
| 3 AM 12/9 | 2.44 | 1.43 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 2.44 | 1.43 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 4:45 AM 12/5 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 4:30 AM 12/5 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 4:15 AM 12/5 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 3:45 AM 12/5 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 3:30 AM 12/5 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 3:15 AM 12/5 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:45 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:30 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:15 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:45 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:30 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:15 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 12:45 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 12:30 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
33.75' -
Major flooding is occurring along the entire reach of the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Much of Highway 96 is impassable.
28' -
Expect considerable flooding along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Sections of Highway 96 are flooded.
20' -
Highway 96 innundated in low-lying spots along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Flooding is also likely at the confluence with the Scott River and the confluence with Indian Creek.
15' -
The Klamath River is at flood stage. The Klamath River begins to flow out of its banks in some areas. Some low-lying structures may be flooded.
13' -
The Klamath River is nearing bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 1964 | 33.75 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | 29.65 |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 29.2 |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 28.72 |
| Dec 20, 1981 | 22.8 |
| Jan 24, 1970 | 20.24 |
| Mar 3, 1972 | 20.2 |
| Jan 19, 1953 | 20.1 |
| Jan 17, 1971 | 18.5 |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 17.95 |
| Feb 18, 1986 | 17.83 |
| Jan 14, 1980 | 17.49 |
| Mar 24, 1998 | 17.04 |
| Feb 25, 1958 | 16.92 |
| Feb 7, 2015 | 16.29 |
| Dec 2, 1962 | 16.08 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.