South Umpqua River near Winston, OR

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 9:04 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 32 ftSignificant flooding can be expected from south of the town of Dillard downstream to the civil bend area near Winston and through Greed to the Little Valley area. Flooding can also be expected in the Myrtle Creek vicinity along Interstate 5. Severe bank erosion can be expected along the South Umpqua River and also flooded railroad beds in some areas along the South Umpqua River in the vicinity of Winston.
• 30 ftA good portion of Highway 99 is flooded south of the town of Dillard along with homes and businesses along Highway 99 south of Dillard and along the South Umpqua River. Some street flooding is also possible in the town of Dillard.
• 29 ftHighway 99 near the town of Dillard begins to flood. Expect flooding of homes and businesses along Highway 99 and the South Umpqua River in the vicinity of Dillard.
• 28 ftExpect widespread low-land and agricultural flooding from Winston downstream toward the Happy Valley Road area.
• 26 ftThe South Umpqua River is at flood stage. Low-land flooding can be expected from Winston upstream to Dillard.

Highest crests on record

1. 34.28 ft — December 23, 1964
2. 32.64 ft — January 16, 1974
3. 32.4 ft — October 29, 1950
4. 31.55 ft — December 22, 1955
5. 31.2 ft — February 21, 1927

Recent crests: 29.47 ft (March 17, 2025) · 16.63 ft (November 21, 2012) · 26.62 ft (December 31, 2005) · 25.48 ft (January 1, 1997) · 28.4 ft (December 8, 1996)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• SOUTH UMPQUA AT MELROSE, OR
• North Umpqua River near Winchester, OR
• Cow Creek near Riddle, OR
• Cow Creek near Azalea, OR
• West Fork Cow Creek near Glendale, OR
• Cow Creek above Azalea, OR
• South Umpqua River near Tiller, OR
• Umpqua River near Elkton, OR