Siletz River at Siletz, OR
Is Siletz River at Siletz, OR flooding right now?
Siletz River at Siletz, OR measured 2.29 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.29 ft
Streamflow
81 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.6 ft on Sun, Nov 20, 1921.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 22.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.6 ft | 1921-11-20 |
| 28.62 ft | 1999-11-26 |
| 27.32 ft | 1965-01-28 |
| 26.71 ft | 1931-03-31 |
| 25.76 ft | 1972-01-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Siletz River near Siletz, OR | 3.7 mi | Lincoln County |
| Yaquina River near Chitwood, Oreg. | 4.6 mi | Lincoln County |
| Big Elk Creek near Elk City, OR | 7.9 mi | Lincoln County |
| Sunshine Creek near Valsetz, Oreg. | 9.7 mi | Lincoln County |
| Alsea River near Tidewater, OR | 22.9 mi | Lincoln County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.