-70.0 cfs (-4.93%) since yesterday
146.27% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Sandy River
was last observed at
1,351
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,680
acre-ft of water today; about 146%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
924 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2012-01-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at
44,900 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Sandy River Near Mercer
reporting a streamflow rate of 682 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Sandy River Near Marmot
with a gauge stage of 690.15 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Sandy River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 735 ft, the
Sandy River Near Marmot.
Last Updated
2023-09-27
Streamflow
1,351.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
146.27%
Maximum
44,900.0 cfs
2012-01-20
About the sandy river
The Sandy River is a 56-mile long river located in northern Oregon. The river was named after the sandbars that form at the mouth of the river. Historically, the river was used for fishing, logging, and transportation. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power, irrigation, and recreational purposes. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowmelt, and its flow is regulated by several dams and reservoirs, including the Bull Run Reservoir and the Sandy River Reservoir. These dams and reservoirs provide drinking water to the Portland metropolitan area. The river is a popular destination for fishing, camping, hiking, and river-rafting. The watershed of the Sandy River also supports agriculture and forestry in the region.