Is the Clackamas River flooding?
The Clackamas River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Oregon. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Clackamas River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Oregon river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Clackamas River above Three Lynx Creek, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.70 ft on 22 December 1964, carrying 68,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.42 ft, 21.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas River at Estacada, OR | No flooding | 10.81 ft | 20 ft | |
| Clackamas River near Oregon City, OR | No flooding | 22.92 ft | 39 ft | |
| Clackamas River at Big Bottom, OR | No current data | — | — | — |
| Clackamas River above Three Lynx Creek, OR | No flood stage defined | 0.42 ft | — |