Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
expect major flooding along the river from Estacada downstream to the confluence with the Willamette River. The most severe impacts will likely be in the Carver area, along with the developed areas near the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers.
25 ft
expect major flood damage at parks along the river. Also expect flooding in Carver, along with numerous homes along the Clackamas River from Estacada downstream to the confluence with the Willamette.
23 ft
expect flooding to begin in the light industrial areas near the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers. A trailer court at Carver is threatened at this point. Some access roads are flooded and closed above this level from Estacada downstream to Carver.
21 ft
expect widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land from Estacada to Carver. Numerous parks along the river are also threatened with flooding.
20 ft
expect lowland flooding from Estacada several miles downstream to Carver.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1964 | 30.36 ft | 86,900 cfs |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 27.57 ft | 68,900 cfs |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 26.25 ft | 61,301 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ESTO3
River
Clackamas River
County
Clackamas, OR
Coordinates
45.3006°N, 122.3544°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clackamas River near Estacada?
The Clackamas River near Estacada gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14210000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Clackamas River near Estacada?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clackamas River near Estacada is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clackamas River rises?
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Where is the Clackamas River near Estacada gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clackamas County, Oregon at coordinates 45.3006°N, 122.3544°W. USGS site number: 14210000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.