RIVER GAUGE · SANDY RIVER
Sandy River near Bull Run
Multnomah County, Oregon
Water level7.63 ft
Flow298 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft31,900 cfs
Minor flood19.3 ft40,300 cfs
Moderate flood20.5 ft49,200 cfs
Major flood21.5 ft57,400 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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