Santiam River at Jefferson
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
19' - Moderate
23' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:45 AM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.83 ft
Flow: 12.6 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM 12/16 | 6.92 | 12.9 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 6.91 | 12.9 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 6.94 | 13 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.19 | 13.9 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 8.19 | 17.5 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 8.38 | 18.3 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 7.94 | 16.6 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 7.54 | 15.1 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 7.28 | 14.2 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.26 | 17.8 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 12.27 | 36.3 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 15.44 | 58.4 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 16.14 | 64.8 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 15.08 | 55.1 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 13.59 | 43.7 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 12.69 | 38.6 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 11.77 | 33.7 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 10.39 | 26.9 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 9.36 | 22.3 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 8.71 | 19.6 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 8.33 | 18.1 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 8.02 | 16.9 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 7.85 | 16.3 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 7.82 | 16.1 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 7.88 | 16.4 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 7.98 | 16.7 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 8.12 | 17.3 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 8.22 | 17.7 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 8.2 | 17.6 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 8.09 | 17.2 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 7.94 | 16.6 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 7.79 | 16 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 7.65 | 15.5 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 7.53 | 15.1 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 7.42 | 14.7 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 7.34 | 14.4 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 6.83 | 12.6 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 6.83 | 12.6 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 6.82 | 12.6 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 6.82 | 12.6 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 6.81 | 12.6 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 6.81 | 12.6 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 6.76 | 12.4 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 6.75 | 12.4 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 6.74 | 12.3 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 6.74 | 12.3 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 12.3 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 6.71 | 12.2 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 6.7 | 12.2 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 6.68 | 12.1 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 6.67 | 12.1 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 6.66 | 12.1 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 6.64 | 12 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 6.64 | 12 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 11.9 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 11.9 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 6.6 | 11.9 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 6.59 | 11.8 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 6.59 | 11.8 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 6.58 | 11.8 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 6.58 | 11.8 |
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.
