Is the Johnson Creek flooding?

Oregon · 3 gauges · Oregon river levels

The Johnson Creek is tracked by 3 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 Johnson Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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 7 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 Johnson Creek at Sycamore, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.30 ft on 19 November 1996, carrying 2,550 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1941 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.21 ft, 14.1 ft below that record.

Drains 27 sq mi · gauge elevation 228 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham, ORNo flooding4.34 ft8.5 ft
Johnson Creek at Sycamore, ORNo flooding1.21 ft11 ft
Johnson Creek at Milwaukie, ORNo flooding23.77 ft30.3 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.