Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15.5 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
expect flooding similar to November 2006 flood, with widespread and damaging flooding along the Wilson River from the Hwy 6 bridge near mile post 6 downstream to Hwy 101 and local roads west of Hwy 101. Flooding of the Wilson River RV Park east of Tillamook is likely. Expect numerous road closures and flooding of homes, farms, and businesses in low areas near the Wilson River, Dougherty Slough and other sloughs north and east of Tillamook. Hwy 101 historically has been closed at river levels this high.
21.5 ft
expect widespread and damaging flooding along the Wilson River from the Hwy 6 bridge near mile post 6 downstream to Hwy 101 and local roads west of Hwy 101. Expect numerous road closures and flooding of homes, farms, and businesses in low areas near the Wilson River, Dougherty Slough and other sloughs north and east of Tillamook. Hwy 101 has historically been closed at river levels this high.
19 ft
expect widespread flooding in and near Tillamook, from the Hwy 6 bridge over the Wilson downstream to Hwy 101 and local roads west of Hwy 101. Flooding of the Wilson River RV park east of Tillamook is likely. Hwy 101 through the northern portion of Tillamook has historically been closed at this and higher stages. The worst of the flooding can be expected during high tides.
17 ft
expect flooding of the Wilson River RV park east of Tillamook. Portions of Hwy 101 north of downtown Tillamook are likely flooded and some structures are threatened. Expect flooding of portions of several local roads, including Wilson River Loop Road, Makinster Road and Goodspeed Road. The worst of the flooding can be expected during high tides.
16.5 ft
expect flooding to start in the Wilson River RV park east of Tillamook. Expect flooding of low areas on Hwy 101 and Hwy 6 in and near Tillamook, along with flooding of some local roads and property from Wilson River Loop Road downstream to Makinster Rd and Goodspeed Rd.
16 ft
flood waters threaten the Wilson River RV Park east of Tillamook along Hwy 6. Expect flooding along Hwy 101 north of Tillamook from Hoquarton Slough north to the Tillamook Creamery, especially during high tides. The most noticable flood impacts are to low-lying roads and some buildings near Dougherty Slough and the Wilson River. Expect flooding of low lying dairy and pasture land and some rural access roads from Wilson River Loop Rd downstream to Hwy 101 and along Makinster Rd and Goodspeed Rd.
15.5 ft
expect widespread flooding in the north part of Tillamook along Hwy 101 from Hoquarton Slough north to the Tillamook Creamery, especially during high tides. The most noticable flood impacts are to low-lying roads and some buildings near Dougherty Slough and the lower Wilson River. Widespread flooding of low lying dairy and pasture land and some rural access roads from Wilson River Loop Road downstream to Hwy 101 and along Makinster Rd and Goodspeed Rd west of Hwy 101 can be expected as well.
14 ft
widespread lowland and dairy land flooding begins along the Wilson River downstream of the river gage at Highway 6 mile post 6. Flooding also begins along sloughs, mainly Dougherty, north of Tillamook from Wilson River Loop Road west to Hwy 101 and along Makinster Road west of Hwy 101. Minor flooding begins in the north Tillamook business district along Hwy 101, particularly during high tide.
12 ft
minor flooding of low lying dairy and pasture land north and east of Tillamook can be expected, particularly during high tides.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2006 | 22.84 ft | 38,500 cfs |
| Dec 8, 2015 | 20.6 ft | 31,900 cfs |
| Dec 3, 2007 | 20.5 ft | 33,200 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TLMO3
River
Wilson River
County
Tillamook, OR
Coordinates
45.4758°N, 123.7250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wilson River near Tillamook?
The Wilson River near Tillamook gauge is maintained by USGS (site 14301500) 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 Wilson River near Tillamook?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wilson River near Tillamook is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.5 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wilson River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wilson River near Tillamook to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Wilson River near Tillamook gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tillamook County, Oregon at coordinates 45.4758°N, 123.7250°W. USGS site number: 14301500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Wilson River at Sollie Smith Br at Tillamook
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey