LUCKIAMUTE RIVER

December 3, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Luckiamute River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Luckiamute River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Luckiamute River is a tributary of the Willamette River, located in western Oregon. It flows for approximately 40 miles through the scenic Willamette Valley, passing through the cities of Falls City, Kings Valley, and Pedee. The river’s name is derived from the Kalapuya Indian word “luckiamute,” which means “swift water.”

The Luckiamute River has a rich history, with evidence of human occupation dating back over 10,000 years. The river was an important resource for the Native American tribes who lived in the area, and later became a hub for logging and agriculture.

There are several reservoirs and dams along the Luckiamute River, including the Green Peter Reservoir and the Luckiamute State Natural Area. These structures provide important hydroelectric power and water storage for the surrounding communities.

The Luckiamute River is also a popular destination for recreational activities, such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The river’s fertile valley is home to many farms and orchards, and agriculture continues to be an important economic activity in the region.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Luckiamute River Near Suver
USGS 14190500
557 cfs 7.37 ft -10.74
History of the River

The Luckiamute River is a tributary of the Willamette River, about 61 miles (98 km) long, in western Oregon in the United States. It drains an area of Central Oregon Coast Range and the western Willamette Valley northwest of Corvallis.It rises in the remote mountains of southwestern Polk County, about 10 miles (16 km) west of Pedee. It flows southeast to Hoskins in Benton County, then northeast into Polk County, past Pedee, then east across southern Polk County. It is joined from the northwest by the Little Luckiamute River. It joins the Willamette from the west about 10 miles (16 km) north of Albany. The mouth of the river is about 1⁄4 mile (400 m) downstream from the mouth of the Santiam River, which enters the Willamette from the east 108 miles (174 km) upstream of the Willamette's mouth on the Columbia River.Named tributaries from source to mouth are Boulder, Beaver, Miller, Wolf, Rock Pit, Slick, Cougar, Slide, and Harris creeks. Further downstream are Hull, Foster, Jones, Bonner, Vincent, Plunkett, and Price creeks. Maxfield Creek is next followed by Bump, Ritner, Pedee, McTimmonds, Link, Dry, and Jont creeks followed by the Little Luckiamute River. Soap Creek enters the main stem along the Luckiamute's lower reaches.The Luckiamute Watershed Council includes Ash Creek in its watershed study area, although it drains directly into the Willamette River.

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