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SwedenJohnson Creek at Sycamore water level
River gauge, Johnson Creek, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1.5 cfs
- Water temperature
- 50 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.52 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Johnson Creek at Sycamore, where the gauge shows 1.18 ft.
It is 9.82 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.52 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.18 ft – 1.22 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 50 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.33 ftDecember 7, 2015
- Forecast peak
- 1.52 ftWednesday, October 28 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 11.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- expect widespread flooding of residential and commercial areas along Johnson Creek.
- 13.00 ft
- expect flooding to begin at numerous locations along Johnson Creek. Evacuations of several homes have historically taken place at this and higher stages.
- 11.00 ft
- minor flooding begins along Johnson Creek between SE 92nd Street to SE 122nd Street and between Johnson Creek and SE Harold Street.
- 1.18 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: 18 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.33 ft | December 7, 2015 |
| 2 | 15.30 ft | November 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 14.69 ft | January 2, 2009 |
| 4 | 14.68 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 5 | 14.50 ft | December 1, 1937 |
| 6 | 14.28 ft | February 7, 1996 |
| 7 | 14.08 ft | February 8, 1996 |
| 8 | 14.03 ft | January 12, 1980 |
| 9 | 14.00 ft | November 11, 1995 |
| 10 | 13.89 ft | December 13, 1977 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Johnson Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at GreshamRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 4.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Johnson Creek at MilwaukieRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 23.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Creek at Se 159th Drive at PortlandRiver gauge, Kelley Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 0.5 mi |
| Fairview Creek at Glisan St near GreshamRiver gauge, Fairview Creek | 4.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Beaver Creek at TroutdaleRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 7.41 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 6 mi |
| Crystal Springs Creek at Bybee St, PortlandRiver gauge, Crystal Springs Creek | 14.3 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 6 mi |
| Clackamas River near Oregon CityRiver gauge, Clackamas River | 22.88 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Willamette River at PortlandTidal gauge, Willamette River | 1.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.34 ft | 8 mi |
| Tryon Creek near Lake OswegoRiver gauge, Tryon Creek | 0.5 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| Willamette River below Falls, at Oregon CityTidal gauge, Willamette River | 3.13 ft | Very low | +0.31 ft | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Johnson Creek at Sycamore?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.82 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 Sycamore today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:30 PM PDT, the water level was 1.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Johnson Creek at Sycamore rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Johnson Creek at Sycamore 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 Sycamore?
The highest level on record is 15.33 ft on December 7, 2015.
Is Johnson Creek at Sycamore expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.52 ft by Wednesday, October 28 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14211500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.47746, -122.50802(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 | 1.18 ft | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.5 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 50 °F | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Johnson Creek at Sycamore (usgs:14211500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/johnson-creek-at-sycamore
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