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SwedenCrystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, Portland water level
River gauge, Crystal Springs Creek, Oregon, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 13.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, Portland reads 1.22 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.17 ft and 1.23 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek at MilwaukieRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 23.76 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1.5 mi |
| Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River | 2.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.17 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Tryon Creek near Lake OswegoRiver gauge, Tryon Creek | 0.5 cfs | Very low | −0.3 cfs | 3.4 mi |
| Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at PortlandRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 8.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Johnson Creek at SycamoreRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 1.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| Kelley Creek at Se 159th Drive at PortlandRiver gauge, Kelley Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 22.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Fanno Creek at DurhamRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 1.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 7 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 Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, Portland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.22 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, Portland rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, Portland normal?
Normal for mid-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:14211542(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.47403, -122.64172(WGS84)- 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 | 1.22 ft | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, Portland (usgs:14211542). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/crystal-springs-creek-at-bybee-st-portland
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