Molalla River near Canby
Critical Stages
20' - Action
23' - Flood
24' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 PM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 16.91 ft
Flow: 7.94 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/5 | 16.44 | 6.97 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 16.13 | 6.37 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 15.34 | 4.95 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 14.71 | 3.94 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 14.41 | 3.48 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 14.3 | 3.29 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 14.2 | 3.12 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 14.17 | 3.07 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 14.37 | 3.41 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 14.59 | 3.77 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 14.72 | 3.96 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 15.12 | 4.59 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 16.14 | 6.39 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 17.12 | 8.35 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 17.84 | 9.83 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 18.4 | 11 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 18.88 | 12.1 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 19.14 | 12.8 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 19.3 | 13.1 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 19.4 | 13.4 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 19.33 | 13.2 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 18.93 | 12.3 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 18.41 | 11.1 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 17.89 | 9.93 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 17.4 | 8.91 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 16.99 | 8.09 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 16.7 | 7.5 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 16.4 | 6.89 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 16.06 | 6.24 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 15.73 | 5.63 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 15.44 | 5.12 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 15.18 | 4.69 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 14.94 | 4.3 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 14.7 | 3.93 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 14.35 | 3.37 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 14.23 | 3.17 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 14.14 | 3.02 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 16.91 | 7.94 |
| 8:45 PM 12/5 | 16.88 | 7.88 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 16.85 | 7.81 |
| 8:15 PM 12/5 | 16.81 | 7.73 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 16.75 | 7.6 |
| 7:45 PM 12/5 | 16.71 | 7.52 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 16.61 | 7.31 |
| 7:15 PM 12/5 | 16.54 | 7.17 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 16.48 | 7.05 |
| 6:45 PM 12/5 | 16.37 | 6.83 |
| 6:30 PM 12/5 | 16.31 | 6.72 |
| 6:15 PM 12/5 | 16.22 | 6.54 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 16.13 | 6.37 |
| 5:45 PM 12/5 | 16.05 | 6.22 |
| 5:30 PM 12/5 | 15.95 | 6.03 |
| 5:15 PM 12/5 | 15.86 | 5.86 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 15.74 | 5.65 |
| 4:45 PM 12/5 | 15.66 | 5.5 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | 15.56 | 5.33 |
| 4:15 PM 12/5 | 15.43 | 5.1 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 15.3 | 4.88 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | 15.19 | 4.7 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 15.09 | 4.54 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | 14.95 | 4.32 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 14.84 | 4.14 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | 14.67 | 3.88 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | 14.53 | 3.68 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | 14.4 | 3.46 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | 14.21 | 3.14 |
| 1:45 PM 12/5 | 14.08 | 2.93 |
25' -
expect major flooding from Canby to the Willamette River. Historically, businesses along Hwy 99E in West Canby have been threatened by high water at this point. Flooding in the community of Barlow can be expected at this and higher stages, along with flooding of numerous homes and agricultural land.
24' -
expect widespread flooding of agricultural land and secondary roads. Historically, buildings and other structures in the lower sections of the river from Canby downstream to the confluence with the Pudding River begin to flood at this point.
23' -
expect flooding of low-lying agricultural land from Canby downstream to the confluence with the Pudding River. Some secondary roads and a few structures may begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 26.76 |
| Jan 21, 1972 | 25.45 |
| Nov 24, 1960 | 25 |
| Jan 7, 1948 | 24.9 |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 24.6 |
| Jan 15, 1974 | 24.43 |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 24 |
| Feb 11, 1961 | 24 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 23.06 |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 23 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
