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SwedenJohnson Creek at Milwaukie water level
River gauge, Johnson Creek, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 17.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Johnson Creek at Milwaukie, where the gauge shows 23.76 ft.
It is 6.54 ft below the flood stage of 30.30 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 6.54 ft of room before flood stage. 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 54 °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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Johnson Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at GreshamRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 4.32 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Johnson Creek at SycamoreRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, PortlandRiver gauge, Crystal Springs Creek | 14.6 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 1.5 mi |
| Tryon Creek near Lake OswegoRiver gauge, Tryon Creek | 0.4 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 2.1 mi |
| Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.32 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at PortlandRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 8.34 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.1 mi |
| Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 22.91 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Fanno Creek at DurhamRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River | 3.91 ft | Very low | −0.19 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 6.54 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 19, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT, the water level was 23.76 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Johnson Creek at Milwaukie rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft 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 | 23.76 ft | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Johnson Creek at Milwaukie (usgs:14211550). Accessed October 19, 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