Klamath River near Klamath streamflow

Daily mean discharge, Klamath basin, California

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Klamath River near Klamath streamflow — ft^3/s

Now 3,080, 36% below the 5-yr median.

Klamath River Streamflow — Page Note

Current Status Daily mean discharge at 3,080 ft³/s as of July 7, 2026 — 36% below the 5-year median of 4,830 ft³/s. Streamflow is at notably low levels across all comparison windows.

Trend Summary

Week-over-week: Down 15.2% (550 ft³/s drop from 3,630)
Month-over-month: Down 37.7% (1,860 ft³/s drop from 4,940)
Year-over-year: Down 35.6% (1,700 ft³/s drop from 4,780)

Declining trajectory across all timeframes suggests ongoing seasonal draw-down or drought conditions. The sharp month-over-month decline (late May through early July) indicates significant depletion over the recent 30-day period.

Data Notes Series includes 364 historical points; latest measurement is current as of yesterday.

The numbers
Period	Current	Prior	Change
Week over week	3,080	3,630	-15.2%
Month over month	3,080	4,940	-37.7%
Year over year	3,080	4,780	-35.6%
vs 5-yr median	3,080	4,830	-36.2%

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