Is the Nehalem River flooding?
The Nehalem River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Oregon. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Nehalem River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Oregon river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Nehalem River near Foss, OR. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.56 ft on 8 February 1996, carrying 70,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1939 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.64 ft, 27.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehalem River near Vernonia, OR | No flooding | 3.74 ft | 12 ft | |
| Nehalem River near Foss, OR | No flooding | 1.64 ft | 15 ft | |
| Nehalem River at Jewell, OR | No flood stage defined | 2.66 ft | — |