River stage
Oregon City, Clackamas River
- River level
- 22.97 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 23.61 ft
- Recent low
- 22.83 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS COCO3
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 23.03 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 46.56 ft
In brief
The Clackamas River at Oregon City, OR read 22.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.03 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge COCO3
Water 55 °F (13 °C) · about normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.56 ft | 2025-12-19 |
| 2 | 45.41 ft | 2009-01-02 |
| 3 | 42.52 ft | 2011-01-17 |
| 4 | 40.64 ft | 2006-01-11 |
| 5 | 40.61 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 6 | 39.53 ft | 2012-01-20 |
| 7 | 39.35 ft | 2006-11-07 |
| 8 | 38.50 ft | 2003-02-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 39.00 ft
expect minor flooding of low areas along the lower Clackamas River, including Clackamette Park, the Oregon City shopping center, and some agricultural land downstream of Carver Bridge.
- 42.00 ft
expect flooding of parks, agricultural land, and low-lying areas along the lower Clackamas River from the Carver Bridge down to the confluence with the Willamette.
- 46.00 ft
expect major flooding of some residences and buildings along the lower Clackamas River, including the mobile home park just downstream of Carver Bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Clackamas River flooding at Oregon City?
No. The Clackamas River at Oregon City is at 22.97 ft, 15.03 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Oregon City?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 38 ft, minor flooding 39 ft, moderate flooding 42 ft and major flooding 46 ft.
What is the highest the Clackamas River has been at Oregon City?
The highest crest on record is 46.56 ft, on 2025-12-19.
Is the Clackamas River high or low right now at Oregon City?
At 22.97 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Oregon City, Clackamas River?
The water temperature at Oregon City, Clackamas River is 55 °F (12.7 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.6 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge COCO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14211010). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.