River stage
Bull Run, Sandy River
- River level
- 7.54 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 8.61 ft
- Recent low
- 7.54 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SNDO3
- 30-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Average
- 7.81 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.59 ft
In brief
The Sandy River at Bull Run, OR read 7.54 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.46 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SNDO3
Water 49 °F (9 °C) · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.59 ft | 1996-02-07 |
| 2 | 22.30 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 3 | 21.84 ft | 2011-01-16 |
| 4 | 21.62 ft | 2009-01-02 |
| 5 | 21.44 ft | 1999-11-25 |
| 6 | 21.37 ft | 2025-12-19 |
| 7 | 20.98 ft | 1986-02-23 |
| 8 | 20.60 ft | 1931-03-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 19.30 ft
expect areas of significant bank erosion and some minor flooding of low areas along the Sandy from Ten Eyck Road Bridge, also called Revenue Bridge downstream to Troutdale.
- 21.50 ft
expect significant bank erosion, large amounts of debris in the river, and flooding of low areas along the river, especially in the lower reach of the Sandy near Troutdale.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sandy River flooding at Bull Run?
No. The Sandy River at Bull Run is at 7.54 ft, 10.46 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bull Run?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 19.3 ft, moderate flooding 20.5 ft and major flooding 21.5 ft.
What is the highest the Sandy River has been at Bull Run?
The highest crest on record is 22.59 ft, on 1996-02-07.
Is the Sandy River high or low right now at Bull Run?
At 7.54 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Bull Run, Sandy River?
The water temperature at Bull Run, Sandy River is 49 °F (9.4 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS. It has fallen 2.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SNDO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14142500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.