River stage
Scio, Thomas Creek
- River level
- 3.87 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 4.90 ft
- Recent low
- 3.71 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TRSO3
- 30-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Average
- 4.03 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.08 ft
In brief
The Thomas Creek at Scio, OR read 3.87 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.63 ft below action stage. That is 0.13 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TRSO3
Water 47 °F (8 °C) · 6 °F cooler than normal for this date · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.08 ft | 2012-01-19 |
| 2 | 19.58 ft | 1972-01-21 |
| 3 | 18.94 ft | 2025-12-19 |
| 4 | 18.52 ft | 2009-01-02 |
| 5 | 18.44 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 6 | 17.75 ft | 2006-11-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.50 ft
expect inundation of low areas along Thomas Creek.
- 18.00 ft
expect some flooding of roads and property in and near Scio and along Thomas Creek.
- 20.00 ft
expect widespread flooding of lower areas in and near Scio.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Thomas Creek flooding at Scio?
No. The Thomas Creek at Scio is at 3.87 ft, 11.63 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Scio?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15.5 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Thomas Creek has been at Scio?
The highest crest on record is 20.08 ft, on 2012-01-19.
Is the Thomas Creek high or low right now at Scio?
At 3.87 ft it is higher than 31% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Scio, Thomas Creek?
The water temperature at Scio, Thomas Creek is 47 °F (8.2 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TRSO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14188800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.