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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,838 feet / 865 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 45.4709515, -121.8653567

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued December 22 at 4:17AM PST until December 23 at 1:51AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon December 22, 2025, 4:17 AM
Expires: Mon December 22, 2025, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...Above 24.0 feet, expect considerable flooding of low-lying agricultural land and secondary roads from the Whiskey Hill area downstream to the confluence with the Molalla River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM PST Monday the stage was 23.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM PST Monday was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 13.0 feet Wednesday, December 31. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 22 at 2:24PM PST until December 23 at 7:36AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon December 22, 2025, 2:24 PM
Expires: Tue December 23, 2025, 7:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 22.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low-lying agricultural lands and access roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 PM PST Monday was 24.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 12.7 feet Thursday, January 01. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 745 AM PST.

Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 1:33PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon December 22, 2025, 1:33 PM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT IN AFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM WEDNESDAY... Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph expected (60-80% confidence). Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 12:08PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon December 22, 2025, 12:08 PM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 4:00 AM

...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY... A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most notably over the Washington Cascades. Light rain favored, with amounts up to 0.5 inches (40-60% confidence) at the Cascade crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations. Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be 2-5 inches (60-80% confidence). *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at tripcheck.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter