Santiam River at Jefferson
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
19' - Moderate
23' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:15 PM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.24 ft
Flow: 14 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/5 | 8.1 | 17.2 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 8.07 | 17.1 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 7.42 | 14.7 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 6.84 | 12.7 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 6.7 | 12.2 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 6.51 | 11.6 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 6.42 | 11.3 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 6.58 | 11.8 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 7.02 | 13.3 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 7.31 | 14.3 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 7.51 | 15 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 7.82 | 16.1 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 9 | 20.8 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 10.39 | 26.9 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 11.32 | 31.4 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 11.91 | 34.4 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 12.62 | 38.2 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 13.06 | 40.7 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 13.19 | 41.4 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 13.05 | 40.6 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 12.69 | 38.6 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 11.97 | 34.7 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 11.12 | 30.4 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 10.55 | 27.7 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 10.15 | 25.8 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 9.76 | 24.1 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 9.47 | 22.8 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 9.41 | 22.5 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 9.36 | 22.3 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 9.1 | 21.2 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 8.86 | 20.2 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 8.76 | 19.8 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 8.7 | 19.6 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 8.55 | 19 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 8.42 | 18.4 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 8.31 | 18 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 8.23 | 17.7 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 8.09 | 17.2 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 7.31 | 14.3 |
| 9:15 PM 12/5 | 7.24 | 14 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 7.1 | 13.6 |
| 8:45 PM 12/5 | 6.95 | 13 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 6.82 | 12.6 |
| 8:15 PM 12/5 | 6.69 | 12.2 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 6.54 | 11.7 |
| 7:45 PM 12/5 | 6.4 | 11.2 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 6.25 | 10.7 |
| 7:15 PM 12/5 | 6.11 | 10.3 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 5.99 | 9.9 |
| 6:45 PM 12/5 | 5.84 | 9.45 |
| 6:30 PM 12/5 | 5.72 | 9.09 |
| 6:15 PM 12/5 | 5.58 | 8.68 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 5.45 | 8.31 |
| 5:45 PM 12/5 | 5.32 | 7.94 |
| 5:30 PM 12/5 | 5.2 | 7.61 |
| 5:15 PM 12/5 | 5.09 | 7.31 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 4.97 | 6.99 |
| 4:45 PM 12/5 | 4.87 | 6.73 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | 4.77 | 6.48 |
| 4:15 PM 12/5 | 4.68 | 6.25 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 4.6 | 6.05 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | 4.53 | 5.88 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 4.47 | 5.73 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | 4.42 | 5.61 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 4.37 | 5.5 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | 4.33 | 5.4 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | 4.29 | 5.31 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | 4.25 | 5.22 |
23' -
flooding in Jefferson and the highway east of the river is possible, in addition to widespread flooding of lowlands and low lying roadways.
19' -
expect widespread flooding of lowlands and agricultural areas, along with flooding of some secondary roads.
15' -
expect widespread lowland and agricultural flooding. Some secondary roads in low lying areas will be flooded at this level.
13' -
the river is at bankfull level at this point. There may be some areas where water is spilling over the banks near Jefferson.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 24.22 |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 23.25 |
| Dec 29, 1945 | 22.55 |
| Nov 21, 1921 | 22.5 |
| Jan 7, 1948 | 21.8 |
| Dec 15, 1946 | 21.3 |
| Jan 1, 1943 | 21.24 |
| Nov 23, 1953 | 20.9 |
| Nov 24, 1942 | 20.8 |
| Dec 12, 1956 | 20.6 |
| Jan 21, 1972 | 20.47 |
| Feb 25, 1950 | 20.1 |
| Nov 19, 1996 | 19.63 |
| Nov 21, 1922 | 19.5 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | 19.28 |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 19.1 |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 18.59 |
| Jan 7, 1923 | 18.5 |
| Feb 5, 1907 | 18.4 |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 18.35 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
