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SwedenMolalla River near Canby water level
River gauge, Molalla River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 53.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.20 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 Molalla River near Canby is at 8.79 ft, in the normal range.
It is 11.21 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.20 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 8.77 ft and 8.81 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.76 ftDecember 22, 1964
- Forecast peak
- 9.20 ftTuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Molalla River near Canby
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 11.21 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
- Expect major flooding from near the Canby gauge to the Willamette River. Historically, businesses along Hwy 99E in West Canby have been threatened by high water at this point. Flooding in the community of Barlow can be expected at this and higher stages, along with flooding of numerous homes and agricultural land. Channel migration is possible.
- 22.40 ft
- Expect widespread flooding of agricultural land and secondary roads. Historically, buildings and other structures in the lower sections of the river near the Canby gauge to the confluence with the Pudding River begin to flood at this point. Bank scour along the river is possible.
- 20.00 ft
- Expect flooding of low-lying agricultural land from Canby downstream to the confluence with the Pudding River. Some secondary roads and a few structures may begin to flood.
- 8.79 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.76 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 2 | 25.45 ft | January 21, 1972 |
| 3 | 25.00 ft | November 24, 1960 |
| 4 | 24.90 ft | January 7, 1948 |
| 5 | 24.60 ft | February 7, 1996 |
| 6 | 24.43 ft | January 15, 1974 |
| 7 | 24.00 ft | November 10, 1996 |
| 8 | 24.00 ft | February 11, 1961 |
| 9 | 23.48 ft | December 19, 2025 |
| 10 | 23.06 ft | January 2, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Molalla River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla River above Pc near WilhoitRiver gauge, Molalla River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudding River at AuroraRiver gauge, Pudding River | 4.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Tualatin River at West LinnRiver gauge, Tualatin River | 2.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon CityRiver gauge, Willamette River | 55.96 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Pudding River near WoodburnRiver gauge, Pudding River | 4.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River | 2.07 ft | Very low | −1.67 ft | 9 mi |
| Butte Creek at MonitorRiver gauge, Butte Creek | 4.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 22.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Fanno Creek at DurhamRiver gauge, Fanno Creek | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Molalla River near Canby?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 11.21 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 Molalla River near Canby today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 AM PDT, the water level was 8.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Molalla River near Canby rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Molalla River near Canby normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Molalla River near Canby?
The highest level on record is 26.76 ft on December 22, 1964.
Is Molalla River near Canby expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.20 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:14200000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.24392, -122.68744(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 | 8.79 ft | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 53.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Molalla River near Canby (usgs:14200000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/molalla-river-near-canby
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