RIVER GAUGE · JOHNSON CREEK
Johnson Creek near Sycamore
Multnomah County, Oregon
Water level1.20 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft1,050 cfs
Minor flood11 ft1,250 cfs
Moderate flood13 ft1,750 cfs
Major flood14 ft2,130 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
expect widespread flooding of residential and commercial areas along Johnson Creek.
- 13 ft
expect flooding to begin at numerous locations along Johnson Creek. Evacuations of several homes have historically taken place at this and higher stages.
- 11 ft
minor flooding begins along Johnson Creek between SE 92nd Street to SE 122nd Street and between Johnson Creek and SE Harold Street.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2015 | 15.33 ft | 2,740 cfs |
| Nov 18, 1996 | 15.3 ft | 2,550 cfs |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 14.69 ft | 2,430 cfs |
More on Johnson Creek
UpstreamJohnson Creek at Gresham
DownstreamJohnson Creek at Milwaukie
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