N Santiam River at Mehama
Critical Stages
8.6' - Action
11' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
13.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:45 AM PST 12/11/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.84 ft
Flow: 5.8 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/11 | 6.23 | 6.81 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 6.62 | 7.9 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 6.4 | 7.27 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 6.28 | 6.95 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 6.21 | 6.76 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 6.16 | 6.62 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 6.12 | 6.52 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 6.08 | 6.41 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 6.05 | 6.34 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 6.03 | 6.28 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 6 | 6.21 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 6.01 | 6.23 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 6.06 | 6.36 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 6.1 | 6.46 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 6.09 | 6.44 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 6.1 | 6.46 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 6.29 | 6.97 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 6.62 | 7.9 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 6.9 | 8.73 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 7.03 | 9.14 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 7.3 | 10 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 8.26 | 13.9 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 8.61 | 15.6 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 8.33 | 14.2 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 7.91 | 12.3 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 7.61 | 11.1 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 7.72 | 11.6 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 8.43 | 14.7 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.95 | 17.4 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 9.02 | 17.7 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 8.82 | 16.7 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 8.53 | 15.2 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 8.26 | 13.9 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 8.11 | 13.2 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 7.95 | 12.5 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 7.77 | 11.8 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 7.63 | 11.2 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 7.59 | 11.1 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 7.7 | 11.5 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM 12/11 | 5.83 | 5.78 |
| 12:00 PM 12/11 | 5.83 | 5.78 |
| 11:45 AM 12/11 | 5.84 | 5.8 |
| 11:30 AM 12/11 | 5.85 | 5.83 |
| 11:15 AM 12/11 | 5.85 | 5.83 |
| 11:00 AM 12/11 | 5.86 | 5.85 |
| 10:45 AM 12/11 | 5.87 | 5.88 |
| 10:30 AM 12/11 | 5.87 | 5.88 |
| 10:15 AM 12/11 | 5.88 | 5.9 |
| 10:00 AM 12/11 | 5.9 | 5.95 |
| 9:45 AM 12/11 | 5.91 | 5.98 |
| 9:30 AM 12/11 | 5.92 | 6 |
| 9:15 AM 12/11 | 5.93 | 6.03 |
| 9:00 AM 12/11 | 5.93 | 6.03 |
| 8:45 AM 12/11 | 5.94 | 6.05 |
| 8:30 AM 12/11 | 5.95 | 6.08 |
| 8:15 AM 12/11 | 5.97 | 6.13 |
| 8:00 AM 12/11 | 5.98 | 6.16 |
| 7:45 AM 12/11 | 5.98 | 6.16 |
| 7:30 AM 12/11 | 6 | 6.21 |
| 7:15 AM 12/11 | 6 | 6.21 |
| 7:00 AM 12/11 | 6.03 | 6.28 |
| 6:45 AM 12/11 | 6.04 | 6.31 |
| 6:30 AM 12/11 | 6.05 | 6.34 |
| 6:15 AM 12/11 | 6.07 | 6.39 |
| 6:00 AM 12/11 | 6.07 | 6.39 |
| 5:45 AM 12/11 | 6.09 | 6.44 |
| 5:30 AM 12/11 | 6.1 | 6.46 |
| 5:15 AM 12/11 | 6.11 | 6.49 |
| 5:00 AM 12/11 | 6.12 | 6.52 |
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) |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 1921 | 17.5 |
| Jan 6, 1923 | 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.
