Major Flood
46 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
42 ft
Minor Flood
39 ft
Action Stage
38 ft
What Floods at Each Level
46 ft
expect major flooding of some residences and buildings along the lower Clackamas River, including the mobile home park just downstream of Carver Bridge.
42 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.
39 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.
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 19, 2025 | 46.56 ft | 75,427 cfs |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 45.41 ft | 66,514 cfs |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 42.52 ft | 55,273 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COCO3
River
Clackamas River
County
Clackamas, OR
Coordinates
45.3793°N, 122.5773°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clackamas River near Oregon City?
The Clackamas River near Oregon City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14211010) 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 Oregon City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clackamas River near Oregon City is 39 feet. Action stage begins at 38 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 42 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clackamas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Clackamas River near Oregon City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Clackamas River near Oregon City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clackamas County, Oregon at coordinates 45.3793°N, 122.5773°W. USGS site number: 14211010. 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