Is the North Santiam River flooding?
The North Santiam River is tracked by 4 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 North Santiam River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is North Santiam River at Mehama, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.50 ft on 20 November 1921, carrying 62,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.58 ft, 13.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Santiam River at Mehama, OR | No flooding | 3.58 ft | 11 ft | |
| North Santiam River near Marion Forks, OR | No flood stage defined | 9.46 ft | — | |
| North Santiam River at Niagara, OR | No flood stage defined | 3.47 ft | — | |
| North Santiam River at Greens Bridge, near Jefferson, OR | No flood stage defined | 14.34 ft | — |