Station Name: NORTH FORK BULL RUN RIVER NEAR MULTNOMAH FALLS, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,102 feet / 336 meters

Nearest Address:
Zigzag Ranger Station
Corbett, OR 97019
Multnomah County

GPS Coordinates: 45.4942856, -122.0359167

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued December 19 at 2:43PM PST until December 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:43 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington including the following counties. In Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. In Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Although heavy rain has ended, widespread river flooding is expected to continue through Friday night, except through Saturday along slower responding rivers. - 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 2:21PM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:21 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches at pass level, and 4 to 8 inches above 5000-5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 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 Watch issued December 20 at 3:55AM PST until December 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 3:55 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 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 this 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... - Although the heaviest rain has ended, additional river flooding is expected to continue on slower responding rivers. - 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 20 at 3:50AM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 3:50 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * 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 8:58PM PST until December 23 at 11:01PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:58 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 6:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Tualatin River near Dilley affecting Washington County. Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon...Washington... Santiam River at Jefferson affecting Marion and Linn Counties. Nehalem River near Foss affecting Tillamook and Clatsop Counties. S Yamhill River at McMinnville affecting Yamhill County. Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. Cowlitz River at Kelso affecting Cowlitz County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 PM PST Friday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM PST Friday was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.3 feet Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - 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 late tonight at 300 AM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 20 at 3:06AM PST until December 23 at 9:49PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 3:06 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... S Yamhill River at McMinnville affecting Yamhill County. Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Washington... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Marion and Clackamas Counties. Cowlitz River at Kelso affecting Cowlitz County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 2:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 24.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM PST Saturday was 24.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.2 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - 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. 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 245 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued December 20 at 9:10AM PST until December 23 at 9:19PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 9:10 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * 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 9:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 24.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM PST Saturday was 24.4 feet. - Forecast...The river nears its crest around 24.6 feet, then will fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM PST.