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 Watch issued December 19 at 6:15AM PST until December 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 6:15 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Oregon, including the following areas, Benton County Lowlands, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Cascades of Lane County, Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties, Central Coast of Oregon, Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Central Oregon Coast Range, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Clatsop County Coast, East Central Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, Inner Portland Metro, Lane County Cascade Foothills, Lane County Lowlands, Linn County Lowlands, Lower Columbia River, North Oregon Cascades, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook County Coast, Tualatin Valley, Upper Hood River Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft and southwest Washington, including the following areas, Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Cowlitz County Lowlands, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington Cascade Foothills, South Washington Cascades, South Washington Coast, West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flood potential remains high today even though much less rain is forecast. Many area rivers and streams are rising this morning, and slow responding rivers could see rises into Saturday afternoon. With the saturated soils and high rivers and creeks, any additional rain will slow receding of the water and continue the potential for flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 19 at 2:14AM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:14 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6-12 inches above 3000 feet, except up to 12-16 inches above 2500 feet in the south Washington Cascades. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:39AM PST until December 23 at 11:47PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:39 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 9:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Tualatin River near Dilley affecting Washington County. Santiam River at Jefferson affecting Marion and Linn Counties. Molalla River near Canby affecting Clackamas County. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. Johnson Creek at Sycamore affecting Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. Clackamas River at Estacada affecting Clackamas County. S Yamhill River at McMinnville affecting Yamhill County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Above 27.0 feet, expect widespread flooding of numerous secondary roads and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM PST Friday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and will crest around 26.3 feet Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:39AM PST until December 20 at 4:17AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:39 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 9:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Tualatin River near Dilley affecting Washington County. Santiam River at Jefferson affecting Marion and Linn Counties. Molalla River near Canby affecting Clackamas County. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. Johnson Creek at Sycamore affecting Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. Clackamas River at Estacada affecting Clackamas County. S Yamhill River at McMinnville affecting Yamhill County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Clackamas River at Estacada. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...Above 25.0 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 24.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM PST Friday was 26.3 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:39AM PST until December 19 at 10:50PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:39 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 9:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Tualatin River near Dilley affecting Washington County. Santiam River at Jefferson affecting Marion and Linn Counties. Molalla River near Canby affecting Clackamas County. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. Johnson Creek at Sycamore affecting Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. Clackamas River at Estacada affecting Clackamas County. S Yamhill River at McMinnville affecting Yamhill County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Molalla River near Canby. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...Above 24.0 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM PST Friday the stage was 23.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM PST Friday was 23.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will crest around 24.1 feet midday, then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:39AM PST until December 19 at 6:44PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:39 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 6:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Tualatin River near Dilley affecting Washington County. Santiam River at Jefferson affecting Marion and Linn Counties. Molalla River near Canby affecting Clackamas County. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. Johnson Creek at Sycamore affecting Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. Clackamas River at Estacada affecting Clackamas County. S Yamhill River at McMinnville affecting Yamhill County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Johnson Creek at Sycamore. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...Above 11.0 feet, minor flooding begins along Johnson Creek between SE 92nd Street to SE 122nd Street and between Johnson Creek and SE Harold Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM PST Friday was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The creek has crested and will fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 8:17AM PST until December 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:17 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 9:00 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Clackamas River near Oregon City affecting Clackamas County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Clackamas River near Oregon City. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 46.0 feet, expect major flooding of some residences and buildings along the lower Clackamas River, including the mobile home park just downstream of Carver Bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM PST Friday the stage was 46.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 38.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM PST Friday was 46.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will crest around 46.9 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 39.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 12:09PM PST until December 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 12:09 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 9:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Clackamas River near Oregon City affecting Clackamas County. Clackamas River at Estacada affecting Clackamas County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Clackamas River near Oregon City. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 46.0 feet, expect major flooding of some residences and buildings along the lower Clackamas River, including the mobile home park just downstream of Carver Bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM PST Friday the stage was 45.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 38.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM PST Friday was 46.6 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 39.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 19 at 12:09PM PST until December 20 at 4:17AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 12:09 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 9:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Clackamas River near Oregon City affecting Clackamas County. Clackamas River at Estacada affecting Clackamas County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Clackamas River at Estacada. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...Above 23.0 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 22.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM PST Friday was 26.3 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM PST.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 19 at 3:15AM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 3:15 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 12 inches expected. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Flood Watch issued December 18 at 11:24PM PST until December 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu December 18, 2025, 11:24 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Small creek and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Oregon, including the following areas: Central Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades, and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams flowing out of the Oregon Cascades may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches and high mountain snow of over a foot leading to unusually high water level forecasts in the National Water Model. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.