Major Flood
21.5 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
20.5 ft
Minor Flood
19.3 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
expect significant bank erosion, large amounts of debris in the river, and flooding of low areas along the river, especially in the lower reach of the Sandy near Troutdale.
19.3 ft
expect areas of significant bank erosion and some minor flooding of low areas along the Sandy from Ten Eyck Road Bridge, also called Revenue Bridge downstream to Troutdale.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 1996 | 22.59 ft | 68,600 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1964 | 22.3 ft | 84,400 cfs |
| Jan 16, 2011 | 21.84 ft | 61,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SNDO3
River
Sandy River
County
Multnomah, OR
Coordinates
45.4486°N, 122.2450°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandy River near Bull Run?
The Sandy River near Bull Run gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14142500) 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 Sandy River near Bull Run?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandy River near Bull Run is 19.3 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20.5 feet, and major flooding at 21.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandy River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sandy River near Bull Run 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 Sandy River near Bull Run gauge located?
The gauge is located in Multnomah County, Oregon at coordinates 45.4486°N, 122.2450°W. USGS site number: 14142500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Sandy River near Marmot
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey