Johnson Creek at Milwaukie water level

Name: Johnson Creek at Milwaukie water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Johnson Creek, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

23.75ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM PDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 16.4 cfs
Water temperature: 52 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Johnson Creek at Milwaukie, where the gauge shows 23.75 ft.

It is 6.55 ft below the flood stage of 30.30 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 23.71 ft – 23.76 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 52 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 31.30 ftDecember 8, 2015

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 30.30 ft.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	31.30 ft	December 8, 2015
2	30.78 ft	January 2, 2009
3	30.50 ft	December 19, 2025
4	30.39 ft	December 3, 2007
5	30.35 ft	January 20, 2012
6	30.30 ft	November 19, 1996
7	30.27 ft	February 8, 1996
8	29.41 ft	November 19, 2012

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 48° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 77° 52° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 68° 52° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 60° 44° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 65° 44° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 69° 47° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 70° 47° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:18 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on Johnson Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at GreshamRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	4.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	11 mi
Johnson Creek at SycamoreRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	1.23 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, PortlandRiver gauge, Crystal Springs Creek	14.2 cfs	Normal	+5.0 cfs	1.5 mi
Tryon Creek near Lake OswegoRiver gauge, Tryon Creek	0.5 cfs	Very low	+0.1 cfs	2.1 mi
Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River	−0.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	4.6 mi
Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at PortlandRiver gauge, Fanno Creek	8.35 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	5.1 mi
Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River	22.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	6.0 mi
Fanno Creek at DurhamRiver gauge, Fanno Creek	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	6 mi
Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River	1.85 ft	Very low	+0.27 ft	7 mi
Kelley Creek at Se 159th Drive at PortlandRiver gauge, Kelley Creek	0.1 cfs	Very low	±0	7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Johnson Creek at Milwaukie?

The official flood stage is 30.30 ft. The level is currently 6.55 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 Johnson Creek at Milwaukie today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM PDT, the water level was 23.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Johnson Creek at Milwaukie rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Johnson Creek at Milwaukie normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Johnson Creek at Milwaukie?

The highest level on record is 31.30 ft on December 8, 2015.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14211550 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.45290, -122.64315 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	23.75 ft	2026-10-20 15:30	Provisional
Flow	16.4 cfs	2026-10-20 15:30	Provisional
Water temperature	52 °F	2026-10-20 15:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Johnson Creek at Milwaukie (usgs:14211550). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/johnson-creek-at-milwaukie

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