Thomas Creek near Scio water level

Name: Thomas Creek near Scio water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Thomas Creek, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.83ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 AM PDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 9.1 cfs
Water temperature: 49 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.81 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:05 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Thomas Creek near Scio is at 3.83 ft, in the normal range.

It is 14.17 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.81 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.83 ft and 3.86 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 49 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.08 ftJanuary 19, 2012
Forecast peak: 3.84 ftSunday, October 18 at 05:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Thomas Creek near Scio

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 14.17 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: expect widespread flooding of lower areas in and near Scio.
18.00 ft: expect some flooding of roads and property in and near Scio and along Thomas Creek.
15.50 ft: expect inundation of low areas along Thomas Creek.
3.83 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.08 ft	January 19, 2012
2	18.94 ft	December 19, 2025
3	18.52 ft	January 2, 2009
4	17.75 ft	November 7, 2006

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 51%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Santiam River at MehamaRiver gauge, North Santiam River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
North Santiam River at Greens Bridge, near JeffersonRiver gauge, North Santiam River	1,170 cfs	Very low	−40.0 cfs	10 mi
Little North Santiam River near MehamaRiver gauge, Little North Santiam River	49.5 cfs	Low	+1.2 cfs	11 mi
Santiam River at JeffersonRiver gauge, Santiam River	2.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Lebanon Santiam Canal near LebanonCanal gauge, Lebanon Santiam Canal	75.0 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
South Santiam River at WaterlooRiver gauge, South Santiam River	3.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Schafer Creek near LacombRiver gauge, Schafer Creek	0.1 cfs	Low	±0	16 mi
Willamette River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Willamette River	3.06 ft	Below flood stage	+0.09 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Thomas Creek near Scio?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 14.17 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 Thomas Creek near Scio today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 AM PDT, the water level was 3.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Thomas Creek near Scio rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Thomas Creek near Scio normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Thomas Creek near Scio?

The highest level on record is 20.08 ft on January 19, 2012.

Is Thomas Creek near Scio expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.81 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:14188800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.71207, -122.77009 (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	3.83 ft	2026-10-18 16:45	Provisional
Flow	9.1 cfs	2026-10-18 16:45	Provisional
Water temperature	49 °F	2026-10-18 16:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Thomas Creek near Scio (usgs:14188800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/thomas-creek-near-scio

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