Is the South Santiam River flooding?
The South 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 South 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 South Santiam River at Waterloo, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.50 ft on 22 December 1964, carrying 95,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.48 ft, 21.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Santiam River at Waterloo, OR | No flooding | 3.48 ft | 12 ft | |
| South Santiam River at Upper Soda, OR | No current data | — | — | — |
| South Santiam River below Cascadia, OR | No flood stage defined | 2.02 ft | — | |
| South Santiam River near Foster, OR | No flood stage defined | 10.74 ft | — |