South Yamhill River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM, the South Yamhill River is flowing at 35 cfs at Mcminnville, OR — 45% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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South Yamhill River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Mcminnville, the South Yamhill River is running 35 cfs — 45% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 45% of normal).
How the South Yamhill River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Mcminnville89 ft 35 cfs45%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per South Yamhill River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (45%).
South Yamhill River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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South Yamhill River At Mcminnville OR
Oct 15, 12:00 AM · USGS 14194150 |
35 cfs | 45% | -2% | 9.33 ft | 40.7 ft below | 89 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the South Yamhill River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Yamhill River | No live range | · | 795–1,796 cfs typical | III/IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the South Yamhill River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
South Yamhill River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
South Yamhill River
The South Yamhill River is a tributary of the Yamhill River, located in western Oregon. It stretches for 57 miles, flowing from the Oregon Coast Range to join the Yamhill River near the town of McMinnville. The river has a rich history, with Native Americans using it for fishing and transport long before European settlers arrived. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. Several reservoirs and dams have been built along the river, including the Fernhill Reservoir and Dam, which provides irrigation water for agricultural purposes. The South Yamhill River is an important source of water for the region and supports a variety of plant and animal life, including salmon and steelhead trout.
Fishing near the South Yamhill River
About the South Yamhill River
How is the South Yamhill River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the South Yamhill River is flowing at 35 cfs at Mcminnville, OR, about 45% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the South Yamhill River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the South Yamhill River is at 45% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the South Yamhill River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Mcminnville (50.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the South Yamhill River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.