Streamflow discharge was last observed at 94 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.34 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 113 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents of this river are snowmelt and rainfall. The river has several tributaries, including the Trout Creek and Quartzville Creek, and is impounded by the Green Peter Dam. The seasonal trends of the river include high flows in the winter and spring and low flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the South Santiam River is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for salmon and steelhead. Overall, understanding the hydrology of the South Santiam River is important for managing and protecting its valuable resources.
| Elevation | 777.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.34 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 93.8 ft3/s |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 8.7 mg/l |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 2.0 FNU |
| Temperature, water, °C | 17.4 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 87% |
| Year Over Year Average | 108 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 13,900 cfs |