Clackamas River at Big Bottom water level

Name: Clackamas River at Big Bottom water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Clackamas River, Oregon, United States

Directions

Low for early October

Water level

2.64ft

Measured Oct 2, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT (16 days ago)

Flow: 212 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

This gauge last reported 16 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.

History

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What this means

Low water at Clackamas River at Big Bottom: the gauge reads 2.64 ft, below normal for early October. That reading is from Oct 2, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.

Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 56° 42° 0.02 in Wind 9 mph

18 Sun 62° 39° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 58° 44° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 61° 42° 0.00 in Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 64° 42° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 57° 37° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 60° 31° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Clackamas River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clackamas River above Three Lynx CreekRiver gauge, Clackamas River	573 cfs	Very low	+10.0 cfs	10 mi
Clackamas River at EstacadaRiver gauge, Clackamas River	10.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	29 mi
Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River	22.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	40 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oak Grove Fork above Powerplant IntakeRiver gauge, Oak Grove Fork	290 cfs	Low	+4.0 cfs	3.8 mi
Oak Grove Fork at Ripplebrook CampgroundRiver gauge, Oak Grove Fork	105 cfs	Normal	±0	7 mi
Oak Grove Fork near Government CampRiver gauge, Oak Grove Fork	86.3 cfs	Low	±0	9 mi
Clear Lake and WascoReservoir	3,483.77 ft	Very low		16 mi
Breitenbush River above French Creek near DetroitRiver gauge, Breitenbush River	98.9 cfs	Very low	±0	21 mi
Bull Creek near WilhoitRiver gauge, Bull Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	23 mi
North Santiam River below Boulder Creek, near DetroitRiver gauge, North Santiam River	283 cfs	Very low	+4.0 cfs	23 mi
Shitike Creek at Peters Pasture, near Warm SpringsRiver gauge, Shitike Creek	21.7 cfs	Low	±0	23 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Clackamas River at Big Bottom today?

On Oct 2, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT, the water level was 2.64 ft.

Is the level of Clackamas River at Big Bottom normal?

Low for early October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14208000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.01708, -121.92353 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.64 ft	2026-10-02 18:30	Provisional
Flow	212 cfs	2026-10-02 18:30	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-02 18:30	Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Clackamas River at Big Bottom (usgs:14208000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/clackamas-river-at-big-bottom

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer