Major Flood
59 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
56 ft
Minor Flood
50 ft
Action Stage
45 ft
What Floods at Each Level
58 ft
expect flooding of some buildings and structures in the south portions of McMinnville, along with widespread farmland flooding and numerous flooded roads along the South Yamhill near McMinnville and downstream to the confluence with the Willamette River.
56 ft
expect flooding of some structures in the south part of McMinnville. Historically, Numerous roads are flooded and closed at this level.
54 ft
numerous secondary and minor access roads begin to flood. Road closures are possible at a few locations.
52 ft
expect extensive lowland flooding from 10 miles south of McMinnville to the confluence of the Yamhill and Willamette Rivers.
50 ft
expect lowland flooding at several locations along the river from McMinnville to the confluence with the Willamette River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 59.33 ft | 47,100 cfs |
| Dec 4, 2007 | 55.9 ft | 31,000 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 55.18 ft | 24,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MCMO3
River
South Yamhill River
County
Yamhill, OR
Coordinates
45.2069°N, 123.1817°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Yamhill River at McMinnville?
The South Yamhill River at McMinnville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14194150) 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 South Yamhill River at McMinnville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Yamhill River at McMinnville is 50 feet. Action stage begins at 45 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 56 feet, and major flooding at 59 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Yamhill River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Yamhill River at McMinnville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Yamhill River at McMinnville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yamhill County, Oregon at coordinates 45.2069°N, 123.1817°W. USGS site number: 14194150. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: South Yamhill River near Willamina
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey