Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland water level

Name: Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Fanno Creek, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

8.36ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:35 AM PDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 0.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland is at 8.36 ft, in the normal range.

It is 2.74 ft below the flood stage of 11.10 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.31 ft and 8.36 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.07 ftDecember 7, 2015

Floating and fishing near Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.10 ft, 2.74 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.07 ft	December 7, 2015
2	11.50 ft	November 24, 2016
3	11.13 ft	October 31, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:18 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on Fanno Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fanno Creek at DurhamRiver gauge, Fanno Creek	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	5.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River	−0.20 ft	Below flood stage	−1.05 ft	3.8 mi
Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, PortlandRiver gauge, Crystal Springs Creek	14.7 cfs	Normal	+0.8 cfs	4.6 mi
Tryon Creek near Lake OswegoRiver gauge, Tryon Creek	0.4 cfs	Very low	−0.3 cfs	5.0 mi
Johnson Creek at MilwaukieRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	23.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.1 mi
Columbia River at VancouverTidal gauge, Columbia River	−0.30 ft	Very low	−0.84 ft	10 mi
Tualatin River at West LinnRiver gauge, Tualatin River	2.91 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	10 mi
Columbia Slough at PortlandTidal gauge, Columbia Slough	239 cfs	Very high	+64.0 cfs	11 mi
Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River	22.96 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland?

The official flood stage is 11.10 ft. The level is currently 2.74 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 Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:35 AM PDT, the water level was 8.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland?

The highest level on record is 12.07 ft on December 7, 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:14206900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.48819, -122.73475 (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	8.36 ft	2026-10-20 16:35	Provisional
Flow	0.2 cfs	2026-10-20 16:35	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Fanno Creek at 56th Ave, at Portland (usgs:14206900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/fanno-creek-at-56th-ave-at-portland

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer