Rivers in Oregon
Thomas Creek near Scio
Below flood stage
3.88ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 8:45 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.88 ftSat, Sep 19, 5:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 20.08 ft2012
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 15.50 ft |
- 20.00 ftexpect widespread flooding of lower areas in and near Scio.
- 18.00 ftexpect some flooding of roads and property in and near Scio and along Thomas Creek.
- 15.50 ftexpect inundation of low areas along Thomas Creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 19, 2026.
Crest history
6 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 19, 2012 | 20.08 ft |
| 2 | January 21, 1972 | 19.58 ft |
| 3 | December 19, 2025 | 18.94 ft |
| 4 | January 2, 2009 | 18.52 ft |
| 5 | December 22, 1964 | 18.44 ft |
| 6 | November 7, 2006 | 17.75 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 19, 2025: 18.94 ft
- January 19, 2012: 20.08 ft
- January 2, 2009: 18.52 ft
- November 7, 2006: 17.75 ft
- January 21, 1972: 19.58 ft
- December 22, 1964: 18.44 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.