River stage
Grants Pass, Rogue River
- River level
- 1.03 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 2.53 ft
- Recent low
- 0.80 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GRAO3
- 30-day change
- +0.18 ft
- Average
- 1.32 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.15 ft
In brief
The Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR read 1.03 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.97 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GRAO3
Water 49 °F (9 °C) · 3 °F cooler than normal for this date · -1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.15 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 2 | 33.60 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 3 | 32.00 ft | 1927-02-21 |
| 4 | 28.30 ft | 1962-12-02 |
| 5 | 26.88 ft | 1974-01-16 |
| 6 | 26.49 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 7 | 25.19 ft | 1971-01-17 |
| 8 | 24.20 ft | 1972-03-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
The Rogue River is at flood stage.
- 21.00 ft
Expect some slight lowland flooding downstream of the Highway 99 bridge along River Road.
- 27.00 ft
Expect flooding of homes along the Rogue River in the town of Grants Pass and flooding of homes and businesses along the Rogue River from Bloody Run Creek to Savage Rapids.
- 28.00 ft
Expect flooding of numerous homes in the town of Grants Pass.
- 30.00 ft
Widespread flooding of farms and residences on the lower banks of the Rogue River from Savage Rapids to the confluence of the Applegate River, including Grants Pass.
- 33.60 ft
Expect severe primary bank erosion from 6th street to the western city limits of Grants Pass.
- 36.00 ft
The river level is at the floor of the Highway 99 bridge in Grants Pass.
- 40.00 ft
Expect water on the floor of the Grants Pass water pumping station.
- 43.00 ft
The Rogue River at Grants Pass will have reached its record flood stage dating back to Jan 1, 1862.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rogue River flooding at Grants Pass?
No. The Rogue River at Grants Pass is at 1.03 ft, 16.97 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Grants Pass?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
What is the highest the Rogue River has been at Grants Pass?
The highest crest on record is 35.15 ft, on 1964-12-23.
Is the Rogue River high or low right now at Grants Pass?
At 1.03 ft it is higher than 25% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Grants Pass, Rogue River?
The water temperature at Grants Pass, Rogue River is 49 °F (9.2 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.4 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GRAO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14361500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.