McKenzie River near Vida
Critical Stages
8' - Action
11' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
14' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:45 PM PST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.84 ft
Flow: 3.01 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/14 | 2.22 | 3.75 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 2.24 | 3.79 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 2.31 | 3.93 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 2.49 | 4.31 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 2.67 | 4.7 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 2.71 | 4.78 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 4.7 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 2.61 | 4.56 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 2.61 | 4.56 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 2.96 | 5.35 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 3.25 | 6.04 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 3.26 | 6.07 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 3.15 | 5.8 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 3.06 | 5.59 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 3.1 | 5.68 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 3.41 | 6.46 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 3.83 | 7.65 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 4.18 | 8.7 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 4.35 | 9.23 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 4.33 | 9.17 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 4.16 | 8.64 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 3.93 | 7.95 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 3.72 | 7.33 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 3.56 | 6.88 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 3.44 | 6.55 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 3.36 | 6.33 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 3.31 | 6.19 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 3.28 | 6.12 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 3.31 | 6.19 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 3.36 | 6.33 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 3.39 | 6.41 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 3.41 | 6.46 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 3.42 | 6.49 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 3.42 | 6.49 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 3.4 | 6.43 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 3.34 | 6.27 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 3.3 | 6.16 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 3.27 | 6.09 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 1.84 | 3.01 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 1.85 | 3.03 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 1.84 | 3.01 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 1.84 | 3.01 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 1.85 | 3.03 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 1.85 | 3.03 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 1.85 | 3.03 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 1.86 | 3.05 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 1.87 | 3.07 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 1.89 | 3.1 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 1.91 | 3.14 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 1.95 | 3.22 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 1.98 | 3.27 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 2 | 3.31 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 2 | 3.31 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 2.02 | 3.35 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 2.03 | 3.37 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 2.05 | 3.41 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 2.07 | 3.45 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 3.47 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 3.49 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 3.47 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 2.07 | 3.45 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 3.49 |
| 2:45 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 3.49 |
| 2:30 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 3.49 |
| 2:15 PM 12/14 | 2.1 | 3.51 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 3.49 |
| 1:45 PM 12/14 | 2.11 | 3.53 |
| 1:30 PM 12/14 | 2.11 | 3.53 |
16' -
major widespread flooding has historically occurred from the Thurston area downstream to the Willamette-McKenzie confluence. Flooding will be worse if flows on the Willamette are also high.
14' -
expect widespread flooding downstream from the Vida gauge in the Thurston area to the Willamette-McKenzie confluence.
11' -
expect flooding of lowland pasture and farmland from Vida downstream to the confluence with the Willamette.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 1945 | 17.7 |
| Jan 1, 1923 | 17.2 |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 16.43 |
| Jan 18, 1953 | 15.03 |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 15 |
| Jan 1, 1943 | 14.6 |
| Feb 20, 1927 | 13.9 |
| Feb 10, 1961 | 12.28 |
| Nov 24, 1960 | 11.7 |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 10.05 |
| Jan 16, 2011 | 9.25 |
| Apr 8, 2019 | 8.83 |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 8.4 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 8.05 |
| Dec 21, 2014 | 7.97 |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 7.94 |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 7.76 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
