Is the Sandy River flooding?

Oregon · 5 gauges · Oregon river levels

The Sandy River is tracked by 5 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 Sandy River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 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 14 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 Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.59 ft on 7 February 1996, carrying 68,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.74 ft, 14.8 ft below that record.

Drains 436 sq mi · gauge elevation 240 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run, ORNo flooding7.74 ft19.3 ft
Sandy River at Wemme, ORNo current data
Sandy River below Salmon River near Brightwood, ORNo current data
Sandy River below Marmot Dam, near Marmot, ORNo current data
Sandy River near Marmot, ORNo flood stage defined689.67 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.