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SwedenPudding River at Aurora water level
River gauge, Pudding River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 36.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.02 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:39 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Pudding River at Aurora is at 4.68 ft, in the normal range.
It is 17.32 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.02 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.66 ft and 4.69 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 30.72 ftFebruary 8, 1996
- Forecast peak
- 5.02 ftTuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Pudding River at Aurora
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 22.00 ft, 17.32 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
- expect major flooding of many homes and roads in and around Aurora, Barlow, and Canby. Also, most structures and roads in the floodplain between Canby and the confluence with the Molalla River are flooded.
- 29.00 ft
- expect major flooding of numerous roads and structures in and around Aurora and Canby.
- 27.00 ft
- expect widespread flooding of numerous secondary roads and agricultural land.
- 24.00 ft
- expect considerable flooding of low-lying agricultural land and secondary roads from the Whiskey Hill area downstream to the confluence with the Molalla River.
- 22.00 ft
- expect minor flooding of low-lying agricultural lands and access roads along the river.
- 4.68 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 36 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.72 ft | February 8, 1996 |
| 2 | 30.00 ft | January 7, 1923 |
| 3 | 30.00 ft | January 7, 1993 |
| 4 | 29.57 ft | December 23, 1964 |
| 5 | 29.50 ft | December 30, 1937 |
| 6 | 28.80 ft | February 19, 1949 |
| 7 | 28.30 ft | January 16, 1974 |
| 8 | 28.30 ft | January 2, 1972 |
| 9 | 27.82 ft | January 20, 2012 |
| 10 | 27.29 ft | January 29, 1965 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Pudding River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudding River near WoodburnRiver gauge, Pudding River | 4.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla River near CanbyRiver gauge, Molalla River | 8.79 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.2 mi |
| Tualatin River at West LinnRiver gauge, Tualatin River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Butte Creek at MonitorRiver gauge, Butte Creek | 4.94 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon CityRiver gauge, Willamette River | 55.96 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Willamette River at NewbergRiver gauge, Willamette River | 6,950 cfs | Very low | −550.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River | 4.82 ft | Normal | −0.52 ft | 11 mi |
| Fanno Creek at DurhamRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 22.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Pudding River at Aurora?
The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 17.32 ft below it.
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 Pudding River at Aurora today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 07:45 PM PDT, the water level was 4.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pudding River at Aurora rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pudding River at Aurora normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pudding River at Aurora?
The highest level on record is 30.72 ft on February 8, 1996.
Is Pudding River at Aurora expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.02 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14202000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.23328, -122.75092(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 | 4.68 ft | 2026-10-18 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 36.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 02:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-18 02:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pudding River at Aurora (usgs:14202000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/pudding-river-at-aurora
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