Station Name: BULL RUN RIVER AT LOWER FLUME NR BRIGHTWOOD, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,838 feet

Nearest Address:
Zigzag Ranger Station
Brightwood, OR 97049
Multnomah County

GPS Coordinates: 45.4709515, -121.8653567

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 7:55PM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 7:55 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR DRY CONDITIONS AND EASTERLY WINDS UP TO 40 MPH... * AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds will be strongest Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon, and again Tuesday night through early Wednesday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-20 percent. Relative humidity values will be lowest Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon. Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected Tuesday night with maximum relative humidity values ranging between 35-45%. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:59PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

The Southwest Clean Air Agency, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until further notice. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times until further notice. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:17PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 12:17 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the Portland metro and eastern Clackamas County, which is in effect until further notice. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times until further notice. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 3:41PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 3:41 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times until further notice. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ