North Santiam River at Mehama, OR
Is North Santiam River at Mehama, OR flooding right now?
North Santiam River at Mehama, OR measured 3.58 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.4 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.58 ft
Streamflow
1,690 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.5 ft on Sat, Jan 6, 1923.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.6 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.5 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 13.5 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.5 ft | 1923-01-06 |
| 17.5 ft | 1921-11-20 |
| 16 ft | 1931-04-01 |
| 15.37 ft | 1945-12-28 |
| 14.5 ft | 1932-03-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little North Santiam River near Mehama, OR | 2.0 mi | Marion County |
| Little N Santiam River below Canyon Creek, near Mehama, OR | 6.2 mi | Marion County |
| Thomas Creek near Scio, OR | 9.1 mi | Linn County |
| Rock Creek near Mill City, OR | 10.8 mi | Linn County |
| Little Abiqua Creek near Scotts Mills, OR | 11.5 mi | Marion County |
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