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USGS Streamgage 11507500

Link River at Klamath Falls, OR

Link River at Klamath Falls, OR is USGS streamgage 11507500 in Oregon, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18010204. It drains a watershed of about 3,810 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1904. Typical flow runs near 854.8 cfs in July and 1,379 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Oregon
Drainage area
3,810 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,084 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18010204
Coordinates
42.22348, -121.79417
USGS site number
11507500
Records begin
1904-05-12 (122 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 65 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 394.5 969.1 2,781.9
February 268.9 789 3,074.8
March 234.4 1,051.4 4,230
April 564.6 1,379 3,941
May 383.4 1,159.9 2,877.7
June 407.1 989.2 1,978
July 407.5 854.8 1,338.1
August 404.9 813.9 1,177.4
September 409.8 793.7 1,151
October 503.7 867.2 1,470.6
November 473.9 936.8 2,235.3
December 442.4 935.4 2,640.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Link River at Klamath Falls, OR normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,379 cfs, against 789 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Link River at Klamath Falls, OR?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 969.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 394.5 and 2,781.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Link River at Klamath Falls, OR been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11507500 begin in 1904, about 122 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Link River at Klamath Falls, OR?
The gauge sits at 42.22348, -121.79417, in Oregon, in hydrologic subbasin 18010204, at an elevation of about 4,084 feet, draining roughly 3,810 square miles.
Can I use Link River at Klamath Falls, OR data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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