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SwedenSandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run water level
River gauge, Sandy River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 278 cfs
- Water temperature
- 50 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.50 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:52 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run is at 7.58 ft, in the normal range.
It is 11.72 ft below the flood stage of 19.30 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.50 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 7.53 ft and 7.58 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
- 22.59 ftFebruary 7, 1996
- Forecast peak
- 7.59 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 19.30 ft, 11.72 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 21.50 ft
- expect significant bank erosion, large amounts of debris in the river, and flooding of low areas along the river, especially in the lower reach of the Sandy near Troutdale.
- 19.30 ft
- expect areas of significant bank erosion and some minor flooding of low areas along the Sandy from Ten Eyck Road Bridge, also called Revenue Bridge downstream to Troutdale.
- 7.58 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.59 ft | February 7, 1996 |
| 2 | 22.30 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 3 | 21.84 ft | January 16, 2011 |
| 4 | 21.62 ft | January 2, 2009 |
| 5 | 21.44 ft | November 25, 1999 |
| 6 | 21.37 ft | December 19, 2025 |
| 7 | 20.98 ft | February 23, 1986 |
| 8 | 20.60 ft | March 31, 1931 |
| 9 | 19.38 ft | December 28, 1999 |
| 10 | 19.30 ft | November 7, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Sandy River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy River near MarmotRiver gauge, Sandy River | 198 cfs | Very low | −3.0 cfs | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run River near Bull Run (River Only)River gauge, Bull Run River | 33.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Little Sandy River near Bull RunRiver gauge, Little Sandy River | 11.3 cfs | Very low | +1.6 cfs | 4.3 mi |
| South Fork Bull Run River near Bull RunRiver gauge, South Fork Bull Run River | 5.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Beaver Creek at TroutdaleRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 7.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Johnson Creek at Regner Road, at GreshamRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | 4.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| North Fork Bull Run River near Multnomah FallsRiver gauge, North Fork Bull Run River | 8.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Fir Creek near BrightwoodRiver gauge, Fir Creek | 1.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Fairview Creek at Glisan St near GreshamRiver gauge, Fairview Creek | 4.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run?
The official flood stage is 19.30 ft. The level is currently 11.72 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 Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 7.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run?
The highest level on record is 22.59 ft on February 7, 1996.
Is Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.50 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14142500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.44901, -122.24509(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 | 7.58 ft | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 278 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 50 °F | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run (usgs:14142500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/sandy-river-below-bull-run-river-near-bull-run
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