N Santiam River at Mehama
Critical Stages
8.6' - Action
11' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
13.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:45 AM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.73 ft
Flow: 8.22 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM 12/16 | 6.74 | 8.25 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 6.75 | 8.28 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 6.79 | 8.4 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.34 | 10.1 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 7.01 | 9.08 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 6.11 | 6.49 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 5.79 | 5.68 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 5.48 | 4.95 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 5.71 | 5.49 |
| 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 | 7.37 | 10.2 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 6.52 | 7.61 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 5.97 | 6.13 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 5.63 | 5.29 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 5.4 | 4.76 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 5.21 | 4.35 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 5.06 | 4.03 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 4.98 | 3.87 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 4.54 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 5.3 | 4.54 |
| 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 | 4.99 | 3.89 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 4.92 | 3.75 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 4.85 | 3.62 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 4.8 | 3.52 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 4.77 | 3.46 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 6.76 | 8.31 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 6.77 | 8.34 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 8.37 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 6.77 | 8.34 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 8.37 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 8.37 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 8.37 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 6.78 | 8.37 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 6.79 | 8.4 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 8.43 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 6.79 | 8.4 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 8.43 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 8.43 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 6.8 | 8.43 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 6.81 | 8.46 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 6.81 | 8.46 |
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.
