Is the Clackamas River flooding?

Oregon · 4 gauges · Oregon river levels

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.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 479 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,092 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Clackamas River at Estacada, ORNo flooding10.81 ft20 ft
Clackamas River near Oregon City, ORNo flooding22.92 ft39 ft
Clackamas River at Big Bottom, ORNo current data
Clackamas River above Three Lynx Creek, ORNo flood stage defined0.42 ft
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.