River stage
Clackamas River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Clackamas River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Clackamas River levels, gauge by gauge
The Clackamas River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Estacada | 10.75 ft | normal, steady |
| Oregon City | 22.97 ft | normal, steady |
| Three Lynx Creek | 0.36 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Clackamas River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Estacada, OR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Sandy River (OR) 2 gauges
- Molalla River 2 gauges
- Beaver Creek (OR) 2 gauges
- Johnson Creek (OR) 3 gauges
- Pudding River 2 gauges
- Willamette River 10 gauges
- Mill Creek (OR) 4 gauges
- Thomas Creek (OR) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Clackamas River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Clackamas River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Clackamas River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Estacada is at 10.75 ft; Oregon City is at 22.97 ft.
Where is the Clackamas River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Clackamas River in Oregon.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.