Is the South Santiam River flooding?

Oregon · 4 gauges · Oregon river levels

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.

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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 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.

Drains 640 sq mi · gauge elevation 370 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
South Santiam River at Waterloo, ORNo flooding3.48 ft12 ft
South Santiam River at Upper Soda, ORNo current data
South Santiam River below Cascadia, ORNo flood stage defined2.02 ft
South Santiam River near Foster, ORNo flood stage defined10.74 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.