Major Flood
67 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
65 ft
Minor Flood
64 ft
Action Stage
62 ft
What Floods at Each Level
69.5 ft
expect flooding of the paper and power plants and areas on the Oregon City side of the river. Also expect considerable flooding of Southern Pacific Railroad, low parts of Hwy 99E, and other low areas upstream of the Oregon City locks.
65 ft
expect flooding over side of upper locks. Water flow at this level begins to impact the paper plant and power plant.
64.7 ft
expect water flowing over the top of lock gate #7.
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 4, 1990 | 71.3 ft | — |
| Dec 24, 1964 | 70.1 ft | — |
| Feb 8, 1996 | 69.47 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OCUO3
River
Willamette River
County
Clackamas, OR
Coordinates
45.3481°N, 122.6206°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Willamette River above Falls at Oregon City?
The Willamette River above Falls at Oregon City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14207740) 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 Willamette River above Falls at Oregon City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Willamette River above Falls at Oregon City is 64 feet. Action stage begins at 62 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 65 feet, and major flooding at 67 feet.
How do I get alerts when Willamette River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Willamette River above Falls at 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 Willamette River above Falls at Oregon City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clackamas County, Oregon at coordinates 45.3481°N, 122.6206°W. USGS site number: 14207740. 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