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SwedenMiddle Santiam River near Santiam Junction water level
River gauge, Middle Santiam River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 6.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Middle Santiam River near Santiam Junction is 9.41 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.40 ft and 9.54 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.02 ft. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 48 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 9.83 ft−0.42 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.40 ft – 9.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.41 ft – 13.29 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Middle Santiam River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Santiam River near CascadiaRiver gauge, Middle Santiam River | 0.69 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Middle Santiam River below Green Peter Dam near FosterRiver gauge, Middle Santiam River | 700.58 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout Creek near DetroitRiver gauge, Blowout Creek | 3.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| McKenzie River at Outlet of Clear LakeRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 106 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Smith River above Smith R Reservoir, near Belknap SprngsRiver gauge, Smith River | 2.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Quartzville Creek near CascadiaRiver gauge, Quartzville Creek | 14.7 cfs | Very low | −0.5 cfs | 13 mi |
| North Santiam River below Boulder Creek, near DetroitRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 279 cfs | Very low | −4.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Detroit Dam Tailwater near DetroitRiver gauge, Detroit Dam Tailwater | 1,200.79 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Smith River above Trail Bridge Reservoir near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, Smith River | 4.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| McKenzie River below Payne Creek, near Belknap SpringsRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 190 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Middle Santiam River near Santiam Junction compare with last year?
It is 0.42 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.83 ft.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Middle Santiam River near Santiam Junction today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM PDT, the water level was 9.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Santiam River near Santiam Junction rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Middle Santiam River near Santiam Junction normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14185600(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.50133, -122.16906(WGS84)- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 9.41 ft | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Santiam River near Santiam Junction (usgs:14185600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/middle-santiam-river-near-santiam-junction
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer