Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham water level

Name: Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Johnson Creek, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.29ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1.3 cfs
Water temperature: 48 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham is at 4.29 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.21 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.26 ft and 4.42 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.82 ftDecember 7, 2015

Floating and fishing near Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham

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

Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 4.21 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	11.82 ft	December 7, 2015
2	10.65 ft	December 19, 2025
3	9.52 ft	December 9, 2025
4	9.51 ft	March 14, 2026
5	8.88 ft	January 3, 2022

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 62° 49° 0.06 in, 45% Wind 7 mph

18 Sun 67° 42° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 60° 48° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 71° 47° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 70° 46° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 64° 46° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 59° 40° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:20 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on Johnson Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Johnson Creek at SycamoreRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	1.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	4.2 mi
Johnson Creek at MilwaukieRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	23.72 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaver Creek at TroutdaleRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	7.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	2.8 mi
Fairview Creek at Glisan St near GreshamRiver gauge, Fairview Creek	4.55 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	3.1 mi
Kelley Creek at Se 159th Drive at PortlandRiver gauge, Kelley Creek	0.1 cfs	Very low	±0	3.8 mi
Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull RunRiver gauge, Sandy River	7.58 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	9 mi
Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River	22.92 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, PortlandRiver gauge, Crystal Springs Creek	14.2 cfs	Normal	+0.4 cfs	11 mi
Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River	2.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	12 mi
Bull Run River near Bull Run (River Only)River gauge, Bull Run River	33.7 cfs	Low	±0	12 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham?

The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 4.21 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 Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM PDT, the water level was 4.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham 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 Regner Road, at Gresham?

The highest level on record is 11.82 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:14211400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.48633, -122.42183 (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	4.29 ft	2026-10-18 17:30	Provisional
Flow	1.3 cfs	2026-10-18 17:30	Provisional
Water temperature	48 °F	2026-10-18 17:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at Gresham (usgs:14211400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/johnson-creek-at-regner-road-at-gresham

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