River stage
Medford, Bear Creek
- River level
- 2.52 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 3.07 ft
- Recent low
- 2.47 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MFDO3
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 2.63 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.69 ft
In brief
The Bear Creek at Medford, OR read 2.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.48 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MFDO3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.69 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 2 | 11.17 ft | 1996-12-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Bear Creek is at bankfull. Some minor flooding of low-lying fields is occurring along with some flooding of Bear Creek golf course.
- 10.00 ft
Bear Creek is at flood stage. Water begins to enter mobile home parks along Bear Creek from Talent to Medford. Widespread low-land and orchard flooding is taking place. Some roads are flooded.
- 13.00 ft
Moderate flooding is occuring. Trailer and mobile home parks from Talent to Medford are flooded. Evacuations from these areas are likely. Water is over Barnett Street bridge and Fern Valley Road near Bear Creek at Interstate 5 exit in Phoenix.
- 14.00 ft
Major flooding is occuring from Ashland to Medford. Water in the mall parking lot reaches half way to the structure. Barnett Street bridge is closed due to high water. Trailer parks along Bear Creek from Talent to Medford are completely flooded. Numerous roads are flooded and likely closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bear Creek flooding at Medford?
No. The Bear Creek at Medford is at 2.52 ft, 5.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Medford?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Bear Creek has been at Medford?
The highest crest on record is 14.69 ft, on 1997-01-01.
Is the Bear Creek high or low right now at Medford?
At 2.52 ft it is higher than 18% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MFDO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14357500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.