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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Northwest River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Not Available Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the North Umpqua River near Winchester are issued routinely year-round.

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Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	31
Moderate Flood Stage:	30
Flood Stage:	26
Action Stage:	18
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 34.20 ft on 12/22/1964
(2) 29.14 ft on 12/22/1955
(3) 28.40 ft on 11/23/1963
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 15.25 ft on 11/21/2012
(2) 16.92 ft on 01/19/2012
(3) 20.61 ft on 12/08/1996
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

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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.

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Winchester

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