Clackamas River at Estacada water level

Name: Clackamas River at Estacada water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Clackamas River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

10.69ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 AM PDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 607 cfs
Water temperature: 53 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 10.95 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:37 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Clackamas River at Estacada, where the gauge shows 10.69 ft.

It is 9.31 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 10.95 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 10.69 ft – 10.75 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 30.36 ftDecember 22, 1964
Forecast peak: 10.95 ftTuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: expect major flooding along the river from Estacada downstream to the confluence with the Willamette River. The most severe impacts will likely be in the Carver area, along with the developed areas near the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers.
25.00 ft: expect major flood damage at parks along the river. Also expect flooding in Carver, along with numerous homes along the Clackamas River from Estacada downstream to the confluence with the Willamette.
23.00 ft: expect flooding to begin in the light industrial areas near the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers. A trailer court at Carver is threatened at this point. Some access roads are flooded and closed above this level from Estacada downstream to Carver.
21.00 ft: expect widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land from Estacada to Carver. Numerous parks along the river are also threatened with flooding.
20.00 ft: expect lowland flooding from Estacada several miles downstream to Carver.
10.69 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: 16 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.36 ft	December 22, 1964
2	27.57 ft	February 7, 1996
3	26.25 ft	December 19, 2025
4	25.52 ft	January 21, 1972
5	25.03 ft	January 16, 1974
6	24.96 ft	February 10, 1961
7	24.82 ft	November 24, 1960
8	24.01 ft	January 17, 2011
9	23.56 ft	December 13, 1977
10	23.40 ft	November 28, 1995

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 62° 49° 0.03 in, 43% Wind 6 mph

18 Sun 66° 42° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 61° 49° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 70° 45° 0.01 in Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 70° 47° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 63° 45° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 61° 40° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:20 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Clackamas River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clackamas River at Big BottomRiver gauge, Clackamas River	258 cfs	Normal	±0	29 mi
Clackamas River above Three Lynx CreekRiver gauge, Clackamas River	593 cfs	Very low	+5.0 cfs	18 mi
Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River	22.97 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Nate Creek Tributary near ColtonRiver gauge, Nate Creek Tributary	0.2 cfs	Low	±0	7 mi
Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull RunRiver gauge, Sandy River	7.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	12 mi
Little Sandy River near Bull RunRiver gauge, Little Sandy River	9.7 cfs	Very low	+0.4 cfs	12 mi
Sandy River near MarmotRiver gauge, Sandy River	205 cfs	Very low	+7.0 cfs	13 mi
Bull Run River near Bull Run (River Only)River gauge, Bull Run River	33.7 cfs	Low	±0	13 mi
Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River	2.34 ft	Very low	+0.16 ft	13 mi
Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at GreshamRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	4.31 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	13 mi
Willamette River above Falls, at Oregon CityRiver gauge, Willamette River	55.95 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Clackamas River at Estacada?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 9.31 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 at Estacada today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 AM PDT, the water level was 10.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Clackamas River at Estacada rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Clackamas River at Estacada normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clackamas River at Estacada?

The highest level on record is 30.36 ft on December 22, 1964.

Is Clackamas River at Estacada expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 10.95 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:14210000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.29984, -122.35397 (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	10.69 ft	2026-10-18 11:45	Provisional
Flow	607 cfs	2026-10-18 11:45	Provisional
Water temperature	53 °F	2026-10-18 09:30	Provisional

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