North Umpqua River near Winchester
Critical Stages
18' - Action
26' - Flood
30' - Moderate
31' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:30 PM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.15 ft
Flow: 0.964 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/5 | 3.55 | 2.55 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 4.5 | 4.09 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 4.92 | 4.88 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 4.66 | 4.38 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 4.28 | 3.7 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 3.95 | 3.15 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 3.69 | 2.75 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 3.52 | 2.51 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 3.41 | 2.35 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 3.4 | 2.34 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 3.41 | 2.35 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 3.37 | 2.3 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 3.32 | 2.23 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 3.39 | 2.33 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 3.7 | 2.77 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 4.06 | 3.33 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 4.39 | 3.89 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 4.68 | 4.42 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 5.07 | 5.18 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 5.6 | 6.33 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 5.96 | 7.17 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 6.04 | 7.37 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 5.9 | 7.03 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 5.63 | 6.39 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 5.37 | 5.82 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 5.13 | 5.3 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 4.89 | 4.82 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 4.67 | 4.4 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 4.51 | 4.11 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 4.4 | 3.91 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 4.33 | 3.79 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 4.28 | 3.7 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 4.23 | 3.62 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 4.19 | 3.55 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 4.14 | 3.46 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 4.06 | 3.33 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 3.98 | 3.2 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 3.92 | 3.11 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 1:45 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 1:30 PM 12/5 | 2.15 | 0.964 |
| 1:15 PM 12/5 | 2.14 | 0.956 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | 2.14 | 0.956 |
| 12:45 PM 12/5 | 2.14 | 0.956 |
| 12:30 PM 12/5 | 2.13 | 0.947 |
| 12:15 PM 12/5 | 2.13 | 0.947 |
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | 2.13 | 0.947 |
| 11:45 AM 12/5 | 2.13 | 0.947 |
| 11:30 AM 12/5 | 2.13 | 0.947 |
| 11:15 AM 12/5 | 2.12 | 0.939 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | 2.12 | 0.939 |
| 10:45 AM 12/5 | 2.12 | 0.939 |
| 10:30 AM 12/5 | 2.11 | 0.93 |
| 10:15 AM 12/5 | 2.11 | 0.93 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 2.11 | 0.93 |
| 9:45 AM 12/5 | 2.11 | 0.93 |
| 9:30 AM 12/5 | 2.11 | 0.93 |
| 9:15 AM 12/5 | 2.1 | 0.922 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 2.1 | 0.922 |
| 8:45 AM 12/5 | 2.1 | 0.922 |
| 8:30 AM 12/5 | 2.1 | 0.922 |
| 8:15 AM 12/5 | 2.1 | 0.922 |
32' -
Expect widespread flooding and severe damage to most property structures and roads from Glide downstream through Winchester to the confluence with the South Umpqua River.
31' -
Expect widespread flooding of homes businesses and farmland from Glide downstream through the Winchester area to the confluence with the Umpqua River.
30' -
Expect extensive flooding along the North Umpqua River upstream of Winchester to the confluence with the Umpqua River downstream. Homes in the vicinity of Winchester Dam will begin to flood. Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Glide 20 miles upstream from Winchester.
29' -
Homes and businesses begin to flood in the Garden Valley area. Expect widespread farmland and lowland flooding from Winchester to the confluence with the Upmqua River. Homes and businesses are threatened by floodwaters in the vicinity of Winchester Dam. Many county roads and parks also begin to flood upstream of Winchester to the confluence with the Umpqua River.
27' -
Expect minor flooding of agricultural land in the Garden Valley and Melrose areas.
26' -
The North Umpqua River is at flood stage. Expect minor lowland flooding mainly near the confluence with the South Umpqua River.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 34.2 |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 29.14 |
| Nov 23, 1963 | 28.4 |
| Dec 23, 1953 | 28.4 |
| Nov 19, 1996 | 27.64 |
| Jan 18, 1971 | 26.39 |
| Dec 6, 1981 | 25.25 |
| Nov 23, 1961 | 24.7 |
| Dec 11, 1956 | 24.36 |
| Mar 3, 1972 | 23.98 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | 23.36 |
| Feb 23, 1986 | 22.65 |
| Jan 22, 1972 | 22.05 |
| Feb 13, 1984 | 21.24 |
| Jan 10, 1989 | 21.15 |
| Feb 18, 1983 | 20.89 |
| Dec 8, 1996 | 20.61 |
| Dec 21, 1957 | 20.14 |
| Jan 20, 1964 | 18.2 |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 16.92 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.