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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: 4:30 PM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.66 ft
Flow: 8.02 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/16 | 6.71 | 8.16 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.37 | 10.2 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 7.12 | 9.42 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 6.17 | 6.65 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 5.75 | 5.58 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 5.39 | 4.74 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 5.6 | 5.22 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.78 | 16.5 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 10.99 | 30.6 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 11.26 | 32.7 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 10.25 | 25.2 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 8.78 | 16.5 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 7.44 | 10.5 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 6.47 | 7.47 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 6.21 | 6.76 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 6.18 | 6.68 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 5.97 | 6.13 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 5.81 | 5.73 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 6.21 | 6.76 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 6.67 | 8.05 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 6.76 | 8.31 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 6.9 | 8.73 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 7.4 | 10.4 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 7.76 | 11.7 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 7.73 | 11.6 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 7.67 | 11.4 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 7.59 | 11.1 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 7.51 | 10.8 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 7.44 | 10.5 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 7.38 | 10.3 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 7.33 | 10.1 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 7.29 | 9.97 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 7.29 | 9.97 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 7.31 | 10 |
| 10 AM 12/25 | 7.31 | 10 |
| 4 PM 12/25 | 7.31 | 10 |
| 10 PM 12/25 | 7.31 | 10 |
| 4 AM 12/26 | 7.33 | 10.1 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 PM 12/16 | 6.66 | 8.02 |
| 4:30 PM 12/16 | 6.66 | 8.02 |
| 4:15 PM 12/16 | 6.66 | 8.02 |
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 6.66 | 8.02 |
| 3:45 PM 12/16 | 6.67 | 8.05 |
| 3:30 PM 12/16 | 6.67 | 8.05 |
| 3:15 PM 12/16 | 6.67 | 8.05 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 6.67 | 8.05 |
| 2:45 PM 12/16 | 6.68 | 8.08 |
| 2:30 PM 12/16 | 6.67 | 8.05 |
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 6.68 | 8.08 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 6.68 | 8.08 |
| 1:45 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 1:30 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 1:15 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 6.69 | 8.11 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 6.71 | 8.16 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 6.7 | 8.13 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 6.72 | 8.19 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 6.73 | 8.22 |
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.
