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SwedenClackamas River near Oregon City water level
River gauge, Clackamas River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 675 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 22.81 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Clackamas River near Oregon City reads 22.88 ft, a normal level.
It is 16.12 ft below the flood stage of 39.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 22.81 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 22.84 ft and 22.99 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
- 46.56 ftDecember 19, 2025
- Forecast peak
- 22.96 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 39.00 ft, still 16.12 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 46.00 ft
- expect major flooding of some residences and buildings along the lower Clackamas River, including the mobile home park just downstream of Carver Bridge.
- 42.00 ft
- expect flooding of parks, agricultural land, and low-lying areas along the lower Clackamas River from the Carver Bridge down to the confluence with the Willamette.
- 39.00 ft
- expect minor flooding of low areas along the lower Clackamas River, including Clackamette Park, the Oregon City shopping center, and some agricultural land downstream of Carver Bridge.
- 22.88 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: 8 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.56 ft | December 19, 2025 |
| 2 | 45.41 ft | January 2, 2009 |
| 3 | 42.52 ft | January 17, 2011 |
| 4 | 40.64 ft | January 11, 2006 |
| 5 | 40.61 ft | December 31, 2005 |
| 6 | 39.53 ft | January 20, 2012 |
| 7 | 39.35 ft | November 7, 2006 |
| 8 | 38.50 ft | February 1, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Clackamas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas River at Big BottomRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 212 cfs | Low | ±0 | 40 mi |
| Clackamas River above Three Lynx CreekRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 583 cfs | Very low | +15.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Clackamas River at EstacadaRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 10.72 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River | 4.68 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon CityRiver gauge, Willamette River | 56.03 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Tualatin River at West LinnRiver gauge, Tualatin River | 2.92 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Tryon Creek near Lake OswegoRiver gauge, Tryon Creek | 0.5 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| Johnson Creek at MilwaukieRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 23.72 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, PortlandRiver gauge, Crystal Springs Creek | 14.1 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 7 mi |
| Johnson Creek at SycamoreRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 1.20 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Kelley Creek at Se 159th Drive at PortlandRiver gauge, Kelley Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Clackamas River near Oregon City?
The official flood stage is 39.00 ft. The level is currently 16.12 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 Clackamas River near Oregon City today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT, the water level was 22.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clackamas River near Oregon City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clackamas River near Oregon City normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clackamas River near Oregon City?
The highest level on record is 46.56 ft on December 19, 2025.
Is Clackamas River near Oregon City expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 22.81 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14211010(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.37929, -122.57731(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 | 22.88 ft | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 675 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-16 07:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Clackamas River near Oregon City (usgs:14211010). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/clackamas-river-near-oregon-city
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