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SwedenNorth Santiam River at Mehama water level
River gauge, North Santiam River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,300 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.22 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:05 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at North Santiam River at Mehama, where the gauge shows 3.26 ft.
It is 7.74 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.22 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. The 30-day range is 3.26 ft – 3.57 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 17.50 ftJanuary 6, 1923
- Forecast peak
- 3.25 ftWednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 13.50 ft
- major flood stage, expect widespread flooding along the North Santiam River from Gates downstream to Stayton.
- 11.00 ft
- expect minor flooding of low-lying areas along the North Santiam from Gates downstream to Stayton.
- 3.26 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.50 ft | January 6, 1923 |
| 2 | 17.50 ft | November 20, 1921 |
| 3 | 16.00 ft | April 1, 1931 |
| 4 | 15.37 ft | December 28, 1945 |
| 5 | 14.50 ft | March 18, 1932 |
| 6 | 13.55 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 7 | 13.40 ft | February 7, 1996 |
| 8 | 12.11 ft | December 19, 2025 |
| 9 | 11.91 ft | January 21, 1972 |
| 10 | 11.70 ft | January 16, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the North Santiam River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Santiam River near Marion ForksRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 9.43 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 35 mi |
| North Santiam River below Boulder Creek, near DetroitRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 279 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 26 mi |
| North Santiam River at NiagaraRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 1,270 cfs | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| North Santiam River at Greens Bridge, near JeffersonRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 1,160 cfs | Very low | −10.0 cfs | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little North Santiam River near MehamaRiver gauge, Little North Santiam River | 49.5 cfs | Low | +1.2 cfs | 2.0 mi |
| Thomas Creek near ScioRiver gauge, Thomas Creek | 3.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Little N Santiam River above Evans Creek, at ElkhornRiver gauge, Little N Santiam River | 3.29 ft | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Schafer Creek near LacombRiver gauge, Schafer Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Bull Creek near WilhoitRiver gauge, Bull Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Molalla River above Pc near WilhoitRiver gauge, Molalla River | 1.44 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Detroit Dam Tailwater near DetroitRiver gauge, Detroit Dam Tailwater | 1,200.79 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Quartzville Creek near CascadiaRiver gauge, Quartzville Creek | 15.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the North Santiam River at Mehama?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 7.74 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 North Santiam River at Mehama today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT, the water level was 3.26 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North Santiam River at Mehama rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North Santiam River at Mehama normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Santiam River at Mehama?
The highest level on record is 17.50 ft on January 6, 1923.
Is North Santiam River at Mehama expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.22 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14183000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.78925, -122.61881(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 3.26 ft | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,300 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Santiam River at Mehama (usgs:14183000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/north-santiam-river-at-mehama
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