Santiam River at Jefferson
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
19' - Moderate
23' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:30 PM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.79 ft
Flow: 12.5 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/16 | 6.95 | 13 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 6.94 | 13 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.17 | 13.8 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 8.1 | 17.2 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 8.23 | 17.7 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 7.73 | 15.8 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 7.28 | 14.2 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 6.99 | 13.2 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.01 | 16.9 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 12.83 | 39.4 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 16.61 | 69 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 17.26 | 75.5 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 16.61 | 69 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 15.86 | 62.3 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 14.25 | 48.1 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 12.16 | 35.7 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 10.56 | 27.7 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 9.43 | 22.6 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 8.67 | 19.4 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 8.15 | 17.4 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 7.83 | 16.2 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 7.63 | 15.4 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 7.63 | 15.4 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 7.84 | 16.2 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 8.19 | 17.5 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 8.53 | 18.9 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 8.75 | 19.8 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 8.84 | 20.1 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 8.79 | 19.9 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 8.6 | 19.2 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 8.34 | 18.1 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 8.06 | 17 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 7.82 | 16.1 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 7.69 | 15.7 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 7.66 | 15.5 |
| 10 AM 12/25 | 7.69 | 15.7 |
| 4 PM 12/25 | 7.73 | 15.8 |
| 10 PM 12/25 | 7.76 | 15.9 |
| 4 AM 12/26 | 7.83 | 16.2 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 6.77 | 12.4 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 12.5 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 6.79 | 12.5 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 6.81 | 12.6 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 6.81 | 12.6 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 6.82 | 12.6 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 6.83 | 12.6 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 6.83 | 12.6 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 6.83 | 12.6 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 6.84 | 12.7 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 6.83 | 12.6 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 6.84 | 12.7 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 6.83 | 12.6 |
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.
