Flood Watch
2025-12-20T16:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington including the following counties. In Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. In Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Although heavy rain has ended, widespread river flooding is expected to continue through Friday night, except through Saturday along slower responding rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Packsaddle County Park To Mill City Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Oregon

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Packsaddle County Park to Mill City River Run on the North Santiam River in Oregon is a challenging Class III-IV whitewater run with several notable rapids, including Vortex, Hole-in-the-Wall, and Mill City Falls.

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The best time to float this section is during the spring runoff, typically between March and May, when water levels are high enough to provide exciting rapids without being too dangerous. Recommended flow levels range from 1,500 to 4,000 cfs. Kayakers and experienced rafters will enjoy this section of the river, but novice boaters should approach with caution.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	1600 cfs (3.37 ft)
Percent of Normal	63%
Optimal Range	800-15000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	II+ to III+
Elevation	1,103 ft
Run Length	7.5 Mi
Gradient	27 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	1600 cfs
Gauge Height	3.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 14181500

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Flood Watch
Until 2025-12-20T06:00:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington including the following counties. In Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. In Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Although heavy rain has ended, widespread river flooding is expected to continue through Friday night, except through Saturday along slower responding rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PACKSADDLE COUNTY PARK TO MILL CITY

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

December 19, 2025

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	1600 cfs (3.37 ft)
Percent of Normal	63%
Optimal Range	800-15000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	II+ to III+
Elevation	1,103 ft
Run Length	7.5 Mi
Gradient	27 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	1600 cfs
Gauge Height	3.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage	North Santiam River At Niagara USGS 14181500

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North Santiam River At Niagara
USGS 14181500

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

North Santiam River At Niagara 1600.0cfs	1600cfs
Little North Santiam River Near Mehama 23400.0cfs	23400cfs
Schafer Creek Near Lacomb 114.0cfs	114cfs
Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit 11100.0cfs	11100cfs
North Santiam River At Mehama 39500.0cfs	39500cfs
No Santiam R Blw Boulder Crk 13800.0cfs	13800cfs