N Santiam River at Mehama
Critical Stages
8.6' - Action
11' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
13.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:45 PM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.7 ft
Flow: 8.13 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/16 | 6.78 | 8.37 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 6.8 | 8.43 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.33 | 10.1 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 7.01 | 9.08 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 6.11 | 6.49 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 5.78 | 5.66 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 5.47 | 4.92 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 5.55 | 5.11 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.43 | 14.7 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 10.54 | 27.2 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 10.83 | 29.4 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 10.09 | 24.1 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 8.8 | 16.6 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 7.48 | 10.6 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 6.49 | 7.53 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 5.94 | 6.05 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 5.63 | 5.29 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 5.42 | 4.81 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 5.24 | 4.41 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 5.06 | 4.03 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 4.95 | 3.81 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 4.95 | 3.81 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 5.09 | 4.1 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 5.32 | 4.59 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 5.54 | 5.08 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 5.68 | 5.41 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 5.73 | 5.53 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 5.71 | 5.49 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 5.61 | 5.25 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 5.45 | 4.88 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 5.3 | 4.54 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 5.15 | 4.22 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 5.07 | 4.05 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 5.05 | 4.01 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 5.07 | 4.05 |
| 10 AM 12/25 | 5.09 | 4.1 |
| 4 PM 12/25 | 5.12 | 4.16 |
| 10 PM 12/25 | 5.15 | 4.22 |
| 4 AM 12/26 | 5.26 | 4.46 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 6.71 | 8.16 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 6.74 | 8.25 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 6.74 | 8.25 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 6.74 | 8.25 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 6.75 | 8.28 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 6.75 | 8.28 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 6.75 | 8.28 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 6.76 | 8.31 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 6.75 | 8.28 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 6.75 | 8.28 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 6.76 | 8.31 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 6.77 | 8.34 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 6.77 | 8.34 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 6.77 | 8.34 |
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) |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 1923 | 17.5 |
| Nov 20, 1921 | 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.
