Klamath River near Seiad Valley
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
20' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:00 AM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.62 ft
Flow: 1.56 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| 8 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 9 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 1.53 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 2.59 | 1.54 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 2.59 | 1.54 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 2 PM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 3 PM 12/16 | 2.63 | 1.57 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 2.65 | 1.58 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 2.67 | 1.6 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 2.7 | 1.62 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.72 | 1.64 |
| 8 PM 12/16 | 2.75 | 1.66 |
| 9 PM 12/16 | 2.79 | 1.69 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 2.82 | 1.72 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 2.86 | 1.75 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 2.9 | 1.78 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.95 | 1.83 |
| 2 AM 12/17 | 2.99 | 1.86 |
| 3 AM 12/17 | 3.05 | 1.91 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 3.11 | 1.96 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 3.17 | 2.02 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 3.24 | 2.08 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3.31 | 2.14 |
| 8 AM 12/17 | 3.38 | 2.21 |
| 9 AM 12/17 | 3.46 | 2.28 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 3.53 | 2.35 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 3.61 | 2.43 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 3.69 | 2.51 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3.75 | 2.57 |
| 2 PM 12/17 | 3.81 | 2.63 |
| 3 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 2.68 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 3.92 | 2.74 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 3.96 | 2.79 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 4.01 | 2.84 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 4.06 | 2.89 |
| 8 PM 12/17 | 4.1 | 2.94 |
| 9 PM 12/17 | 4.15 | 2.99 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 4.19 | 3.04 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 4.23 | 3.08 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 4.26 | 3.12 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 4.3 | 3.16 |
| 2 AM 12/18 | 4.33 | 3.2 |
| 3 AM 12/18 | 4.35 | 3.22 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 4.38 | 3.25 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 4.39 | 3.27 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 4.41 | 3.29 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 3.31 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | 4.44 | 3.33 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | 4.45 | 3.34 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 4.45 | 3.34 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 4.46 | 3.35 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 4.46 | 3.35 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 4.46 | 3.35 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 4.46 | 3.35 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 4.46 | 3.35 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 4.46 | 3.35 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 4.45 | 3.34 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 4.44 | 3.33 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 4.43 | 3.31 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | 4.42 | 3.3 |
| 9 PM 12/18 | 4.41 | 3.29 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 4.39 | 3.27 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 4.38 | 3.25 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 4.37 | 3.24 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 4.36 | 3.23 |
| 2 AM 12/19 | 4.35 | 3.22 |
| 3 AM 12/19 | 4.34 | 3.21 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 4.34 | 3.21 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 4.34 | 3.21 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 4.35 | 3.22 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 4.36 | 3.23 |
| 8 AM 12/19 | 4.38 | 3.25 |
| 9 AM 12/19 | 4.42 | 3.3 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 4.46 | 3.35 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 4.52 | 3.42 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 4.58 | 3.49 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 4.69 | 3.63 |
| 2 PM 12/19 | 4.81 | 3.78 |
| 3 PM 12/19 | 4.92 | 3.92 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 5.03 | 4.06 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 5.13 | 4.19 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 5.27 | 4.38 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 5.37 | 4.52 |
| 8 PM 12/19 | 5.45 | 4.63 |
| 9 PM 12/19 | 5.52 | 4.73 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 5.57 | 4.8 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 5.61 | 4.86 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 5.63 | 4.89 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 5.66 | 4.93 |
| 2 AM 12/20 | 5.68 | 4.97 |
| 3 AM 12/20 | 5.71 | 5.01 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 5.74 | 5.05 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.63 | 1.57 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.62 | 1.56 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 2.6 | 1.55 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 2.61 | 1.55 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 2.6 | 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.