Siletz River at Siletz water level

Name: Siletz River at Siletz water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Siletz River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.15ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 PM PDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 63.2 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.06 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:50 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Siletz River at Siletz, where the gauge shows 2.15 ft.

It is 13.85 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.06 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.15 ft – 2.16 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 28.62 ftNovember 26, 1999
Forecast peak: 2.14 ftMonday, October 19 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 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: expect major flooding, with evacuations of residences and areas along the Siletz between mile post 2.5 and mile post 5 on State Highway 229 near Sunset Landing downstream to Coyote Rock. Stay tuned to local media sources and law enforcement information for details.
20.00 ft: expect widespread flooding downstream. Increased flooding can be expected in the housing development downstream from Mack Landing. Numerous private roads and a trailor park between mile post 2.5 and mile post 5 near Sunset Landing to Coyote Rock are flooded. Flooding may be exacerbated during high tide.
18.00 ft: expect minor flooding of a small housing development near mile post 8 down stream from Mack Landing. Widespread lowland and pasture land flooding also occurs at this level. Flooding may be exacerbated during high tide.
16.00 ft: expect minor lowland flooding and minor flooding of some structures and roads along the Siletz River. Flooding may be exacerbated during high tide.
2.15 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: 19 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.62 ft	November 26, 1999
2	27.32 ft	January 28, 1965
3	25.76 ft	January 11, 1972
4	25.74 ft	December 22, 1964
5	25.17 ft	February 17, 1949
6	24.72 ft	December 28, 1998
7	24.70 ft	December 28, 1998
8	24.53 ft	December 15, 1946
9	24.49 ft	February 7, 1996
10	23.40 ft	November 20, 1962

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on the Siletz River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Siletz River near SiletzRiver gauge, Siletz River	7.15 ft	No reference yet	±0	3.7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Alsea River near TidewaterRiver gauge, Alsea River	1.12 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Marys River near PhilomathRiver gauge, Marys River	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	30 mi
Luckiamute River near SuverRiver gauge, Luckiamute River	1.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	32 mi
Willamette River at CorvallisRiver gauge, Willamette River	10.18 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	33 mi
East Fork Lobster Creek near AlseaRiver gauge, East Fork Lobster Creek	1.4 cfs	Normal	±0	35 mi
Calapooia River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Calapooia River	17.3 cfs	Very low	−1.6 cfs	38 mi
Nestucca River near BeaverRiver gauge, Nestucca River	3.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	38 mi
Willamette River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Willamette River	3.10 ft	Below flood stage	+0.11 ft	39 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Siletz River at Siletz?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.85 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 Siletz River at Siletz today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 PM PDT, the water level was 2.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Siletz River at Siletz rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Siletz River at Siletz normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Siletz River at Siletz?

The highest level on record is 28.62 ft on November 26, 1999.

Is Siletz River at Siletz expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.06 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14305500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.71512, -123.88733 (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	2.15 ft	2026-10-19 01:30	Provisional
Flow	63.2 cfs	2026-10-19 01:30	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-19 01:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Siletz River at Siletz (usgs:14305500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/siletz-river-at-siletz

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer