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SwedenMohawk River near Springfield water level
River gauge, Mohawk River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 19.5 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM. Issued Friday, October 16 at 02:41 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Mohawk River near Springfield reads 0.72 ft, a normal level.
It is 14.28 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.72 ft and 0.74 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.30 ftNovember 1, 1960
- Forecast peak
- 0.79 ftMonday, October 26 at 05:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 14.28 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
- the flow is over 15,000 cfs and has a 1 percent chance of happening in a given year (aka the 100-year flood). Expect more widespread and damaging flooding than seen even in February 1996 and December 1964 throughout the Mohawk Valley.
- 23.60 ft
- the flow is about 14,000 cfs, which has a 2 percent chance of happening in a given year (aka the 50-year flood). Expect more extensive and damaging flooding that seen even in February 1996 and December 1964 throughout the Mohawk Valley.
- 22.00 ft
- expect major widespresd flooding of farmland and roads, with damage and impacts similar to the February 1996 and December 1964 floods, including significant flooding in Marcola.
- 20.00 ft
- the flow is about 10,500 cfs, which has a 10 percent chance of happening in a given year (aka the 10-year flood). Expect extensive flooding of rural roads, with flood waters threatening some structures in Marcola and throughout the Mohawk Valley.
- 18.10 ft
- the flow is about 8,800 cfs which has a 20 percent chance of happening in a given year (aka the 5-year flood). Expect extensive flooding of farmland and local roads from Marcola down to the confluence with the McKenzie River. Also expect numerous road closures.
- 18.00 ft
- expect extensive flooding of farmland and local roads from Marcola down to the confluence with the McKenzie River. Also expect numerous road closures.
- 15.00 ft
- expect flooding of low areas and some rural roads near the river.
- 12.50 ft
- the river is at bankfull level in the Springfield area. There may be areas where water is flowing over the banks of the river but not impacting buildings or roads.
- 0.72 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 16 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.30 ft | November 1, 1960 |
| 2 | 23.11 ft | February 7, 1996 |
| 3 | 22.90 ft | December 22, 1955 |
| 4 | 22.60 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 5 | 22.10 ft | December 28, 1945 |
| 6 | 21.30 ft | January 1, 1943 |
| 7 | 21.26 ft | January 21, 1972 |
| 8 | 20.77 ft | November 19, 1996 |
| 9 | 20.21 ft | February 13, 1984 |
| 10 | 19.73 ft | January 29, 1965 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKENZIE RIVER ABV HAYDEN BR, AT SPRINGFIELDRiver gauge | 1,590 cfs | Very low | +30.0 cfs | 1.5 mi |
| Cedar Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 4.5 cfs | Low | −0.7 cfs | 3.0 mi |
| Camp Creek at Camp Creek Road Bridge, near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Camp Creek | 7.96 ft | Low | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| McKenzie River near CoburgRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 1,740 cfs | Low | +20.0 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Willamette River at EugeneRiver gauge, Willamette River | 9.76 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Middle Fork Willamette River at JasperRiver gauge, Middle Fork Willamette River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Coast Fork Willamette River near GoshenRiver gauge, Coast Fork Willamette River | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| McKenzie River near WaltervilleRiver gauge, McKenzie River | 1.77 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Mohawk River near Springfield?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 14.28 ft below it.
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 Mohawk River near Springfield today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 06:45 AM PDT, the water level was 0.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mohawk River near Springfield rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mohawk River near Springfield normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mohawk River near Springfield?
The highest level on record is 24.30 ft on November 1, 1960.
Is Mohawk River near Springfield expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14165000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.09290, -122.95731(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 0.72 ft | 2026-10-17 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.5 cfs | 2026-10-17 13:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-17 13:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Mohawk River near Springfield (usgs:14165000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/mohawk-river-near-springfield
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