Molalla River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM, the Molalla River is flowing at 57 cfs near Canby, OR — 70% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Molalla 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 Canby, the Molalla River is running 57 cfs — 70% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 70% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Molalla River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Molalla 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
- Canby109 ft 57 cfs70%
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 Molalla River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (70%).
Molalla River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Molalla River Near Canby OR
Oct 4, 12:00 AM · USGS 14200000 |
57 cfs | 70% | -7% | 8.81 ft | 14.2 ft below | 109 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 Molalla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla River Seg B Gauge: Canby |
Too low | 57 cfs | 1,000–4,000 cfs | III–IV |
Molalla River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Molalla River
The Molalla River is a tributary of the Willamette River located in western Oregon, USA. It flows for approximately 47 miles through the Cascade Range and is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The river has a rich history, with indigenous people using it for trading and fishing. Today, the river is also used for agricultural purposes, with many farmers using its water for irrigation. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the Molalla River, although there are several smaller ones that are used for hydroelectric power. The river's hydrology is influenced by seasonal rainfall and snowmelt, which can cause the river to flood during the winter months. Despite this, the Molalla River remains an important source of water and recreation for people in the surrounding area.
Fishing near the Molalla River
About the Molalla River
How is the Molalla River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Molalla River is flowing at 57 cfs near Canby, OR, about 70% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Molalla River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Molalla River is at 70% 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 Molalla River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Canby (23.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Molalla 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.