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Clackamas River near Estacada
Critical Stages
18' - Action
20' - Flood
23' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:45 PM PST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 15.91 ft
Flow: 9.78 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM 12/6 | 15.7 | 9.2 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 15.39 | 8.2 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 15.13 | 7.39 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 14.91 | 6.75 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 14.7 | 6.18 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 14.49 | 5.64 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 14.48 | 5.61 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 14.62 | 5.97 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 14.67 | 6.1 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 14.75 | 6.31 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 15.12 | 7.36 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 15.9 | 9.75 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 17.07 | 13.3 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 17.88 | 16.1 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 18.48 | 18.4 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 18.89 | 20 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 19.11 | 20.9 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 19.25 | 21.5 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 19.32 | 21.8 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 18.97 | 20.3 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 18.32 | 17.8 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 17.79 | 15.8 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 17.27 | 14 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 16.81 | 12.5 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 16.47 | 11.4 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 16.21 | 10.6 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 15.92 | 9.8 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 15.63 | 9.01 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 15.44 | 8.36 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 15.28 | 7.85 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 15.12 | 7.36 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 14.95 | 6.86 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 14.8 | 6.45 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 14.66 | 6.07 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 14.54 | 5.76 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 14.43 | 5.49 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 14.36 | 5.32 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 PM 12/5 | 15.91 | 9.78 |
| 10:30 PM 12/5 | 15.92 | 9.8 |
| 10:15 PM 12/5 | 15.94 | 9.86 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 16.02 | 10.1 |
| 9:45 PM 12/5 | 16.04 | 10.1 |
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 16.05 | 10.2 |
| 9:15 PM 12/5 | 16.08 | 10.3 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 16.1 | 10.3 |
| 8:45 PM 12/5 | 16.11 | 10.3 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 16.09 | 10.3 |
| 8:15 PM 12/5 | 16.09 | 10.3 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 16.1 | 10.3 |
| 7:45 PM 12/5 | 16.13 | 10.4 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 16.16 | 10.5 |
| 7:15 PM 12/5 | 16.19 | 10.6 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 16.2 | 10.6 |
| 6:45 PM 12/5 | 16.17 | 10.5 |
| 6:30 PM 12/5 | 16.12 | 10.4 |
| 6:15 PM 12/5 | 16.1 | 10.3 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 16.1 | 10.3 |
| 5:45 PM 12/5 | 16.05 | 10.2 |
| 5:30 PM 12/5 | 15.97 | 9.95 |
| 5:15 PM 12/5 | 15.89 | 9.72 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 15.84 | 9.58 |
| 4:45 PM 12/5 | 15.82 | 9.53 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | 15.82 | 9.53 |
| 4:15 PM 12/5 | 15.83 | 9.56 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 15.79 | 9.44 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | 15.73 | 9.28 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 15.72 | 9.25 |
28' -
expect major flooding along the river from Estacada downstream to the confluence with the Willamette River. The most severe impacts will likely be in the Carver area, along with the developed areas near the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers.
25' -
expect major flood damage at parks along the river. Also expect flooding in Carver, along with numerous homes along the Clackamas River from Estacada downstream to the confluence with the Willamette.
23' -
expect flooding to begin in the light industrial areas near the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers. A trailer court at Carver is threatened at this point. Some access roads are flooded and closed above this level from Estacada downstream to Carver.
21' -
expect widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land from Estacada to Carver. Numerous parks along the river are also threatened with flooding.
20' -
expect lowland flooding from Estacada several miles downstream to Carver.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 30.36 |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 27.57 |
| Jan 21, 1972 | 25.52 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | 25.03 |
| Feb 10, 1961 | 24.96 |
| Nov 24, 1960 | 24.82 |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 24.01 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | 23.56 |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 23.4 |
| Feb 23, 1986 | 22.8 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 22.75 |
| Feb 20, 1982 | 22.7 |
| Dec 25, 1980 | 22.69 |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 22.68 |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 22.63 |
| Nov 25, 1977 | 22.58 |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 22.39 |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 22.3 |
| Nov 7, 2006 | 22.29 |
| Nov 19, 1996 | 22.15 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
