Nehalem River near Foss
Oregon — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Tillamook County, Oregon on the Nehalem River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 14301000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
50,700 cfs
Moderate Flood
20 ft
38,650 cfs
Minor Flood
15 ft
22,300 cfs
Action Stage
13 ft
16,800 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
flooding is comparable to that of the flood of February 1996, especially during the high tide.
24 ft
expect major flooding in the town of Nehalem and surrounding areas, with the worst flooding during high tide. Wide spread flooding of numerous roads and buildings occurs at this stage.
20 ft
flooding of some buildings in the town of Nehalem begins, with the situation worsening during the high tide. Also expect widespread low land flooding and numerous flooded rural roads from the Foss gauging station downstream to Nehalem.
18 ft
expect widespread flooding of low lying farm land and structures downstream of the Foss gauging station to Nehalem. Street flooding in the town of Nehalem begins at this point, usually during the high tide.
15 ft
expect minor flooding of low lying farm land and structures.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 29.56 ft | 70,300 cfs |
| Feb 8, 1996 | 29.56 ft | 70,300 cfs |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 25.07 ft | 53,400 cfs |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 25.07 ft | 53,400 cfs |
| Dec 3, 2007 | 24.3 ft | 52,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FSSO3
River
Nehalem River
County
Tillamook, OR
Coordinates
45.7036°N, 123.7550°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nehalem River near Foss?
The Nehalem River near Foss gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14301000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Nehalem River near Foss?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nehalem River near Foss is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Nehalem River near Foss gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tillamook County, Oregon at coordinates 45.7036°N, 123.7550°W. USGS site number: 14301000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
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