Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Expect flooding along Highway 211 and Highway 213, along with flooding of numerous homes and agricultural land. Channel migration is possible.
9 ft
Expect widespread flooding of agricultural land and secondary roads. Historically, flooding and bank scour has impacted homes and roads near the floodplain.
8 ft
Small streams and low lying roads and parks start to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOWO3
River
Molalla River
County
Clackamas, OR
Coordinates
45.0097°N, 122.4808°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Molalla River near Wilhoit?
The Molalla River near Wilhoit gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14198500) 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 Molalla River near Wilhoit?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Molalla River near Wilhoit is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Molalla River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Molalla River near Wilhoit 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 Molalla River near Wilhoit gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clackamas County, Oregon at coordinates 45.0097°N, 122.4808°W. USGS site number: 14198500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS website