Frenchie Falls
WaterfallModerateCommunity-sourcedOR
Conditions · Go Score
73/ 100
Good
Good conditions to visit today.
Streamflow
Healthy flow
108%
of normal
LowNormal2×
Nearest gauge: NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR · 10.6 km · USGS · 1,710 cfs now vs ~1,580 normal
Why this score
Partly cloudy
Fair skies overall.
Plenty of daylight
4 h until sunset.
Late-season
Many falls slow down by late summer.
Healthy flow — 108% of normal
Nearest gauge: NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR (10.6 km)
Quieter weekday
Fewer people midweek.
Live conditions · updated just nowGuidance fused from live weather, daylight & season & streamflow. Verify flow on-site.
Overview
What to expect
A cascade where water drops over rock. The payoff is the falls themselves — mist, sound, and often a pool below. Rocks near the water stay slick, and the best viewpoints can require care to reach. Plan for a genuine outdoor outing to reach it.