Major Flood
32 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
29 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
expect major flooding of roads and structures. Numerous road closures can be expected.
29 ft
expect widespread flooding of the lowland agricultural lands upstream from Falls City and Maple Grove to the confluence with the Willamette River. Also expect flooding and possible closure of numerous secondary roads near the river.
27 ft
expect flooding of low lying and agricultural lands in the vicinity of Sarah Helmick State Park, Highway 99W, and Parker Road. Some secondary roads and rural access roads may be flooded at this point. Flooding along Buena Vista Rd near the confluence with the Willamette is also likely, especially if the Willamette is running high.
25 ft
the river is at bankfull level. There may be some areas where water is spilling out of the banks in the vicinity of Sarah Helmick State Park, Highway 99W, and Parker Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1964 | 34.52 ft | 32,900 cfs |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 34.23 ft | 31,000 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1972 | 33.44 ft | 31,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SUVO3
River
Luckiamute River
County
Polk, OR
Coordinates
44.7825°N, 123.2347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Luckiamute River near Suver?
The Luckiamute River near Suver gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14190500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Luckiamute River near Suver?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Luckiamute River near Suver is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Luckiamute River rises?
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Where is the Luckiamute River near Suver gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Oregon at coordinates 44.7825°N, 123.2347°W. USGS site number: 14190500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey