River stage
Canby, Molalla River
- River level
- 8.83 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 9.71 ft
- Recent low
- 8.75 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CANO3
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 8.96 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.76 ft
In brief
The Molalla River at Canby, OR read 8.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.17 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CANO3
Water 55 °F (13 °C) · 2 °F cooler than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.76 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 2 | 25.45 ft | 1972-01-21 |
| 3 | 25.00 ft | 1960-11-24 |
| 4 | 24.90 ft | 1948-01-07 |
| 5 | 24.60 ft | 1996-02-07 |
| 6 | 24.43 ft | 1974-01-15 |
| 7 | 24.00 ft | 1996-11-10 |
| 8 | 24.00 ft | 1961-02-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Expect flooding of low-lying agricultural land from Canby downstream to the confluence with the Pudding River. Some secondary roads and a few structures may begin to flood.
- 22.40 ft
Expect widespread flooding of agricultural land and secondary roads. Historically, buildings and other structures in the lower sections of the river near the Canby gauge to the confluence with the Pudding River begin to flood at this point. Bank scour along the river is possible.
- 25.00 ft
Expect major flooding from near the Canby gauge to the Willamette River. Historically, businesses along Hwy 99E in West Canby have been threatened by high water at this point. Flooding in the community of Barlow can be expected at this and higher stages, along with flooding of numerous homes and agricultural land. Channel migration is possible.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Molalla River flooding at Canby?
No. The Molalla River at Canby is at 8.83 ft, 9.17 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Canby?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 22.4 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the Molalla River has been at Canby?
The highest crest on record is 26.76 ft, on 1964-12-22.
Is the Molalla River high or low right now at Canby?
At 8.83 ft it is higher than 29% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Canby, Molalla River?
The water temperature at Canby, Molalla River is 55 °F (12.6 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CANO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14200000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.