Clackamas River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM, the Clackamas River is flowing at 705 cfs near Oregon City, OR — 72% of normal for the date. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 598 to 705 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Clackamas River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Oregon City, the Clackamas River is running 705 cfs — 72% of normal. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 72% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Clackamas River with a live range are in range, 2 too low and 1 running high.
How the Clackamas River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Three Lynx Creek1,148 ft 598 cfs77%
- Estacada305 ft 631 cfs68%
- Oregon City25 ft 705 cfs72%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Clackamas River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (72%).
Clackamas River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clackamas River Above Three Lynx Creek OR
Oct 2, 12:45 AM · USGS 14209500 |
598 cfs | 77% | -1% | 0.36 ft | · | 1,148 ft |
|
Clackamas River At Estacada OR
Oct 2, 12:45 AM · USGS 14210000 |
631 cfs | 68% | 0% | 10.73 ft | 9.3 ft below | 305 ft |
|
Clackamas River Near Oregon City OR
Oct 2, 12:00 AM · USGS 14211010 |
705 cfs | 72% | · | 22.93 ft | · | 25 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Clackamas River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Clackamas River Gauge: Three Lynx Creek |
Running high | 598 cfs | 250–500 cfs | III–IV |
| Clackamas River Gauge: Estacada |
Too low | 631 cfs | 650–5,000 cfs | III–IV |
| North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4S, R5E To Slackwater North Fork Reservoir Gauge: Estacada |
Too low | 631 cfs | 650–5,000 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Clackamas River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Clackamas River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Clackamas River
The Clackamas River is a 83-mile long tributary of the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. It has a rich history, including use by indigenous tribes for fishing and transportation, and later by European settlers for logging and mining. The river is known for its hydrology, with an average flow of 1,100 cubic feet per second and several significant dams and reservoirs. These include the River Mill Dam, which provides hydroelectric power, and the Timothy Lake reservoir, which is used for water storage and recreational activities. The Clackamas River is a popular destination for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and camping, and it also supports agricultural uses such as irrigation and livestock grazing. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect the river's natural ecosystems and wildlife.
About the Clackamas River
How is the Clackamas River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Clackamas River is flowing at 705 cfs near Oregon City, OR, about 72% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 598 to 705 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Clackamas River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Clackamas River is at 72% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Clackamas River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Estacada (20.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Clackamas River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.