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SwedenSandy River near Marmot water level
River gauge, Sandy River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 205 cfs
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
Low water at Sandy River near Marmot: the gauge reads 689.61 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 740.01 ftNovember 25, 1999
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 740.01 ft | November 25, 1999 |
| 2 | 701.30 ft | January 2, 2009 |
| 3 | 700.20 ft | January 16, 2011 |
| 4 | 698.83 ft | October 22, 2017 |
| 5 | 698.19 ft | December 20, 2020 |
| 6 | 698.09 ft | December 2, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Sandy River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull RunRiver gauge, Sandy River | 7.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sandy River near Bull RunRiver gauge, Little Sandy River | 9.7 cfs | Very low | +0.4 cfs | 2.0 mi |
| Bull Run River near Bull Run (River Only)River gauge, Bull Run River | 33.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| South Fork Bull Run River near Bull RunRiver gauge, South Fork Bull Run River | 5.9 cfs | Very low | +0.4 cfs | 3.4 mi |
| Fir Creek near BrightwoodRiver gauge, Fir Creek | 1.8 cfs | Very low | +0.2 cfs | 8 mi |
| North Fork Bull Run River near Multnomah FallsRiver gauge, North Fork Bull Run River | 8.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Bull Run River near Multnomah FallsRiver gauge, Bull Run River | 31.9 cfs | Very low | +0.6 cfs | 9 mi |
| Blazed Alder Creek near RhododendronRiver gauge, Blazed Alder Creek | 1.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Clackamas River at EstacadaRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 10.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 13 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 Sandy River near Marmot today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 08:15 AM PDT, the water level was 689.61 ft.
Is the level of Sandy River near Marmot normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sandy River near Marmot?
The highest level on record is 740.01 ft on November 25, 1999.
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:14137000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.39956, -122.13731(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 | 689.61 ft | 2026-10-16 15:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 205 cfs | 2026-10-18 08:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sandy River near Marmot (usgs:14137000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/sandy-river-near-marmot
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