Naselle River near Naselle water level

Name: Naselle River near Naselle water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Naselle River, Washington, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

3.97ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 PM PDT (43 min ago)

Flow: 31.2 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.93 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:50 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

At 3.97 ft, the Naselle River near Naselle is below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 4.72 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.75 ft below typical. It is 11.03 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.34 ft, a difference of −0.37 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.93 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 05:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.89 ft and 4.56 ft.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.72 ft0.75 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.91 ft – 6.31 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.34 ft−0.37 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.89 ft – 4.56 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.89 ft – 14.14 ft
Highest on record: 20.62 ftJanuary 7, 2009
Forecast peak: 4.00 ftSunday, October 18 at 11:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 11.03 ft away.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: expect major flooding in Naselle with numerous homes completely surrounded by flood waters and a several structures flooded. Numerous roads are flooded with deep and swiftly moving water, including State Route 4.
16.00 ft: expect flooding of several homes and roads along and near the Naselle River. Portions of State Route 4 will likely be flooded. Widespread pasture land flooding also occurs above this level.
15.00 ft: expect flooding in numerous lowland areas along the Naselle. Historically, water begins to surround homes along and near the river at this point. A few roads are flooded at this level, including low sections of State Route 4.
14.00 ft: some localized flooding begins. The river spills over its banks, causing pasture flooding at this point. Some secondary roads may have water over them in spots.
3.97 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 21 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.62 ft	January 7, 2009
2	19.80 ft	December 9, 2025
3	19.26 ft	March 18, 1997
4	18.45 ft	November 24, 1990
5	18.28 ft	January 7, 2022
6	17.77 ft	November 19, 1962
7	17.62 ft	December 20, 1994
8	17.10 ft	November 23, 1986
9	16.98 ft	January 5, 2015
10	16.72 ft	December 15, 1999

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.13 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 62° 43° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 60° 47° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 68° 49° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 69° 46° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 57° 44° 0.02 in, 29% Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 58° 41° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 63° 41° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 56%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Willapa River near WillapaRiver gauge, Willapa River	2.90 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	20 mi
Chehalis River near DotyRiver gauge, Chehalis River	306.11 ft	High	±0	28 mi
Elk Creek below Deer Creek near DotyRiver gauge, Elk Creek	19.4 cfs	Low		28 mi
Columbia River at Port Westward, near QuincyTidal gauge, Columbia River	83,300 cfs	Very low	−158,700.0 cfs	30 mi
South Fork Chehalis River near WildwoodRiver gauge, South Fork Chehalis River	356.20 ft	High	+0.01 ft	32 mi
Chehalis River near AdnaRiver gauge, Chehalis River	192.85 ft	High	−0.01 ft	35 mi
Cowlitz River at Castle RockRiver gauge, Cowlitz River	33.71 ft	High	+0.05 ft	40 mi
Chehalis River near MontesanoRiver gauge, Chehalis River	4.79 ft	Normal	+1.20 ft	41 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Naselle River near Naselle higher than last year?

No, it is 0.37 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.34 ft.

What is flood stage for the Naselle River near Naselle?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.03 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Naselle River near Naselle in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.91 ft and 6.31 ft, based on 24 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Naselle River near Naselle today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 PM PDT, the water level was 3.97 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Naselle River near Naselle rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Naselle River near Naselle normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12010000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.37399, -123.74348 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.97 ft	2026-10-19 05:30	Provisional
Flow	31.2 cfs	2026-10-19 05:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Naselle River near Naselle (usgs:12010000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/naselle-river-near-naselle

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