River conditions near Portland, OR
12 river gauges within 75 miles of Portland; 4 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Molalla River near Canby, about 20 miles away.
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
| Gauge | Distance | Flow | Status | Vs. normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla River near Canby, OR | 20 mi | 53.0 cfs | Too low | 2nd |
| Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run, OR | 21 mi | 266 cfs | Too low | 3rd |
| Clackamas River at Estacada, OR | 22 mi | 625 cfs | Too low | 2nd |
| Sandy River near Marmot, OR | 27 mi | 198 cfs | Too low | <1st |
| Lewis River at Ariel, WA | 29 mi | 2,550 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 36th |
| Clackamas River above Three Lynx Creek, OR | 40 mi | 588 cfs | Too low | 5th |
| Willamette River at Salem, OR | 45 mi | 6,910 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 22nd |
| Wilson River near Tillamook, OR | 52 mi | 60.9 cfs | Too low | 6th |
| Cowlitz River at Castle Rock, WA | 53 mi | 4,150 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 41st |
| Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, OR | 54 mi | 234 cfs | Too low | 2nd |
| Nehalem River near Foss, OR | 55 mi | 90.4 cfs | Too low | 5th |
| Toutle River at Tower Road, near Silver Lake, WA | 56 mi | 469 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 25th |
Distances are straight-line miles from the city's point in the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer to the USGS gauge coordinates. They are not driving distances, and a gauge can be on a river reach that is far from the road or access you would use. Showing up to 12 gauges within 75 miles, nearest first.
Percentiles compare today's flow with that gauge's own history for the date. How to read a status.
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.