N Santiam River at Mehama
Critical Stages
8.6' - Action
11' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
13.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:15 PM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.39 ft
Flow: 10.3 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/5 | 7.38 | 10.3 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 6.74 | 8.25 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 6.24 | 6.84 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 6.05 | 6.34 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 5.93 | 6.03 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 5.86 | 5.85 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 5.89 | 5.93 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 6.04 | 6.31 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 6.14 | 6.57 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 6.28 | 6.95 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 7.26 | 9.87 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 8.24 | 13.8 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 8.75 | 16.3 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 8.85 | 16.8 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 8.99 | 17.6 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 9.01 | 17.7 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 8.87 | 16.9 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 8.7 | 16.1 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 8.49 | 15 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 7.97 | 12.6 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 7.24 | 9.81 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 6.88 | 8.67 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 6.79 | 8.4 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 6.6 | 7.84 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 6.5 | 7.56 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 6.75 | 8.28 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 6.97 | 8.95 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 6.84 | 8.55 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 6.81 | 8.46 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 6.9 | 8.73 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 6.83 | 8.52 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 6.77 | 8.34 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 6.68 | 8.08 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 6.65 | 7.99 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 6.64 | 7.96 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 7.36 | 10.2 |
| 9:15 PM 12/5 | 7.39 | 10.3 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 7.43 | 10.5 |
| 8:45 PM 12/5 | 7.47 | 10.6 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 7.53 | 10.8 |
| 8:15 PM 12/5 | 7.55 | 10.9 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 7.6 | 11.1 |
| 7:45 PM 12/5 | 7.64 | 11.2 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 7.67 | 11.4 |
| 7:15 PM 12/5 | 7.71 | 11.5 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 7.74 | 11.6 |
| 6:45 PM 12/5 | 7.77 | 11.8 |
| 6:30 PM 12/5 | 7.79 | 11.8 |
| 6:15 PM 12/5 | 7.8 | 11.9 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 7.81 | 11.9 |
| 5:45 PM 12/5 | 7.81 | 11.9 |
| 5:30 PM 12/5 | 7.8 | 11.9 |
| 5:15 PM 12/5 | 7.8 | 11.9 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 7.76 | 11.7 |
| 4:45 PM 12/5 | 7.73 | 11.6 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | 7.68 | 11.4 |
| 4:15 PM 12/5 | 7.64 | 11.2 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 7.57 | 11 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | 7.49 | 10.7 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 7.41 | 10.4 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | 7.33 | 10.1 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 7.23 | 9.77 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | 7.14 | 9.48 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | 7.03 | 9.14 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | 6.92 | 8.8 |
13.5' -
major flood stage, expect widespread flooding along the North Santiam River from Gates downstream to Stayton.
11' -
expect minor flooding of low-lying areas along the North Santiam from Gates downstream to Stayton.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 1921 | 17.5 |
| Jan 6, 1923 | 17.5 |
| Apr 1, 1931 | 16 |
| Dec 28, 1945 | 15.37 |
| Mar 18, 1932 | 14.5 |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 13.55 |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 13.4 |
| Jan 21, 1972 | 11.91 |
| Jan 16, 2011 | 11.7 |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 11.48 |
| Nov 24, 1960 | 11 |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 10.68 |
| Feb 23, 1986 | 10.6 |
| Nov 7, 2006 | 10.53 |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 10.33 |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 10.04 |
| Dec 17, 2015 | 9.83 |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 9.64 |
| Apr 8, 2019 | 8.85 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
