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SwedenSouth Yamhill River at McMinnville water level
River gauge, South Yamhill River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 32.4 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.68 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:03 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at South Yamhill River at McMinnville, where the gauge shows 9.29 ft.
It is 40.71 ft below the flood stage of 50.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.68 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM. The 30-day range is 9.25 ft – 9.35 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 59.33 ftFebruary 9, 1996
- Forecast peak
- 9.68 ftMonday, October 26 at 11:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 50.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 58.00 ft
- expect flooding of some buildings and structures in the south portions of McMinnville, along with widespread farmland flooding and numerous flooded roads along the South Yamhill near McMinnville and downstream to the confluence with the Willamette River.
- 56.00 ft
- expect flooding of some structures in the south part of McMinnville. Historically, Numerous roads are flooded and closed at this level.
- 54.00 ft
- numerous secondary and minor access roads begin to flood. Road closures are possible at a few locations.
- 52.00 ft
- expect extensive lowland flooding from 10 miles south of McMinnville to the confluence of the Yamhill and Willamette Rivers.
- 50.00 ft
- expect lowland flooding at several locations along the river from McMinnville to the confluence with the Willamette River.
- 9.29 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: 20 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59.33 ft | February 9, 1996 |
| 2 | 55.90 ft | December 5, 2007 |
| 3 | 55.18 ft | December 30, 1996 |
| 4 | 55.01 ft | December 29, 1998 |
| 5 | 53.97 ft | January 20, 2012 |
| 6 | 52.92 ft | January 3, 2009 |
| 7 | 52.86 ft | February 25, 1999 |
| 8 | 52.34 ft | November 27, 1999 |
| 9 | 51.97 ft | December 10, 2015 |
| 10 | 51.84 ft | November 26, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette River at NewbergRiver gauge, Willamette River | 7,440 cfs | Very low | +1,010 cfs | 12 mi |
| Nestucca River near FairdaleRiver gauge, Nestucca River | 2.4 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 13 mi |
| Wapato Canal at Pump House, at GastonCanal gauge, Wapato Canal | 3.26 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Wapato Creek at Sw Gaston Road, at GastonRiver gauge, Wapato Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Henry Hagg Lake and ScogginsReservoir | 261.64 ft | Low | 18 mi | |
| Tualatin River near DilleyRiver gauge, Tualatin River | 11.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
| Pudding River near WoodburnRiver gauge, Pudding River | 4.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Willamette River at SalemRiver gauge, Willamette River | 5.32 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the South Yamhill River at McMinnville?
The official flood stage is 50.00 ft. The level is currently 40.71 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 South Yamhill River at McMinnville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT, the water level was 9.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Yamhill River at McMinnville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South Yamhill River at McMinnville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Yamhill River at McMinnville?
The highest level on record is 59.33 ft on February 9, 1996.
Is South Yamhill River at McMinnville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.68 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14194150(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.20694, -123.18167(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 | 9.29 ft | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 32.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: South Yamhill River at McMinnville (usgs:14194150). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/south-yamhill-river-at-mcminnville
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