Is the Little North Santiam River flooding?

Oregon · 3 gauges · Oregon river levels

The Little North Santiam River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Oregon. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little North Santiam River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Oregon river levels.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Little North Santiam River near Mehama, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.73 ft on 22 December 1964, carrying 36,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1932 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.67 ft, 14.1 ft below that record.

Drains 112 sq mi · gauge elevation 655 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little N Santiam River below Canyon Creek, near Mehama, ORNo current data
Little N Santiam River above Evans Creek, at Elkhorn, ORNo flood stage defined3.38 ft
Little North Santiam River near Mehama, ORNo flood stage defined2.67 ft
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.