What is the current flow on Bull Run?
Bull Run is currently flowing at 33.7 cfs at USGS gauge 14138850 as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC.
Bull Run at Multnomah Falls Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.29 ft
Flow 33.7 cfs · Water temp 50.9°F (10.5°C) · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · 51°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 33.7 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 72 cfs).
Flow
33.7 cfs
Gauge Height
2.29 ft
Water Temp
50.9°F (10.5°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
50.9°F (10.5°C) · as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 14138850 is a public stream gauge on Bull Run in Oregon. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Bull Run is not available on this page yet. Open Bull Run on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Bull Run
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- BULL RUN RESERVOIR NO 1 NEAR BULL RUN, OR · 3.6 mi
- BULL RUN RIVER AT LOWER FLUME NR BRIGHTWOOD, OR · 7.4 mi
- BULL RUN RESERVOIR NO 2, NEAR BULL RUN, OR · 7.5 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NORTH FORK BULL RUN RIVER NEAR MULTNOMAH FALLS, OR · 1.2 mi
- FIR CREEK NEAR BRIGHTWOOD, OR · 1.4 mi
- SOUTH FORK BULL RUN RIVER NEAR BULL RUN, OR · 6.0 mi
- BLAZED ALDER CREEK NEAR RHODODENDRON, OR · 6.6 mi
- COLUMBIA RIVER, LEFT BANK, NEAR DODSON, OR · 7.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bull Run above or below normal right now?
Bull Run is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 33.7 cfs, compared with a typical median of 72 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Bull Run?
The latest reported water temperature on Bull Run is 50.9°F (10.5°C) as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Bull Run?
Other gauges on Bull Run worth checking include BULL RUN RESERVOIR NO 1 NEAR BULL RUN, OR (3.6 miles away), BULL RUN RIVER AT LOWER FLUME NR BRIGHTWOOD, OR (7.4 miles away), BULL RUN RESERVOIR NO 2, NEAR BULL RUN, OR (7.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is Bull Run good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · 51°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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