South Umpqua River Hits 29.04 Feet, Highest Since 1983

Today, the South Umpqua River reached a height of 29.04 feet, which is the highest the river has been since 1983, 42 years ago! Historically, this level ranks 10th among the highest recorded stages at this gauge, based on available data since 1927. Historic Crests for the South Umpqua River 1. 34.28 ft on 12-23-1964 2. 32.64 ft on 01-16-1974 3. 32.40 ft on 10-29-1950 4. 31.55 ft on 12-22-1955 5. 31.20 ft on 02-21-1927 6. 30.62 ft on 01-17-1971 7. 30.36 ft on 01-18-1953 8. 30.34 ft on 12-26-1955 9. 30.32 ft on 02-18-1983 10. 29.03 ft on 11-23-1953 11. 29.00 ft on 01-07-1948 12. 28.74 ft on 12-06-1981 13. 28.40 ft on 12-08-1996 14. 27.98 ft on 01-04-1966 15. 26.84 ft on 01-20-1964