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N Santiam River at Mehama
Critical Stages
8.6' - Action
11' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
13.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 PM PST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.61 ft
Flow: 7.87 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/15 | 6.66 | 8.02 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 6.8 | 8.43 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 6.91 | 8.77 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 6.93 | 8.83 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 6.86 | 8.61 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 6.86 | 8.61 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.41 | 10.4 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 7.1 | 9.36 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 6.18 | 6.68 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 5.82 | 5.75 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 5.49 | 4.97 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 5.72 | 5.51 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.18 | 13.5 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 9.84 | 22.5 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 10.15 | 24.5 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 9.49 | 20.4 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 8.41 | 14.6 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 7.38 | 10.3 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 6.53 | 7.64 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 5.98 | 6.16 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 5.63 | 5.29 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 5.4 | 4.76 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 5.22 | 4.37 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 5.07 | 4.05 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 4.99 | 3.89 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 5 | 3.91 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 5.06 | 4.03 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 5.14 | 4.2 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 5.23 | 4.39 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 5.31 | 4.57 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 5.31 | 4.57 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 5.24 | 4.41 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 5.15 | 4.22 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 5.07 | 4.05 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 5 | 3.91 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 4.92 | 3.75 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 4.86 | 3.63 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 4.81 | 3.54 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 4.77 | 3.46 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 7.87 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 7.87 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 7.87 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 7.87 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 6.6 | 7.84 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 6.59 | 7.81 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 7.87 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 6.6 | 7.84 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 6.6 | 7.84 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 6.59 | 7.81 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 6.6 | 7.84 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 6.59 | 7.81 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 6.57 | 7.76 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 6.58 | 7.78 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 6.57 | 7.76 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 6.57 | 7.76 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 6.57 | 7.76 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 6.56 | 7.73 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 6.56 | 7.73 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 6.56 | 7.73 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 6.56 | 7.73 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 6.55 | 7.7 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 6.55 | 7.7 |
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.
