Nehalem River near Vernonia, OR
Is Nehalem River near Vernonia, OR flooding right now?
Nehalem River near Vernonia, OR measured 3.74 ft on 2026-09-11 01:50:00 UTC. That observation was 8.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.74 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.1 ft on Mon, Dec 3, 2007.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.1 ft | 2007-12-03 |
| 14.6 ft | 2015-12-09 |
| 13.42 ft | 2012-11-20 |
| 12.5 ft | 2016-11-25 |
| 12.4 ft | 2015-12-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gales Creek near Glenwood, OR | 12.0 mi | Washington County |
| Ef Dairy Creek above Murtaugh Creek near Meacham Corner, OR | 12.9 mi | Washington County |
| Nehalem River at Jewell, OR | 13.4 mi | Clatsop County |
| East Fork Dairy Creek near Meacham Corner, OR | 13.4 mi | Washington County |
| Scoggins Creek below Henry Hagg Lake, near Gaston, OR | 23.6 mi | Washington County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.