Nestucca River near Beaver water level
River gauge, Nestucca River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 66.8 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.87 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:50 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Nestucca River near Beaver is at 3.92 ft, in the normal range.
It is 14.08 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.87 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.92 ft and 3.96 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 23.40 ftNovember 20, 1962
- Forecast peak
- 3.98 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Nestucca River near Beaver
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 14.08 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- expect massive dairyland and low lying pasture land flooding from Beaver and Hebo downstream to Woods and Pacific City. Livestock are threatened at this level, and some houses at low elevations near the river may be flooded. Historically at this stage, some sections of Hwy 101 between Hebo and Beaver have been flooded and closed.
- 20.00 ft
- expect widespread flooding of dairy and low lying pasture land from Beaver and Hebo downstream to Woods and Pacific City. Livestock in numerous areas are likely threatend at this point.
- 19.00 ft
- expect some flooding of low lying pasture and dairy land from Beaver to Hebo and downstream to Woods and Pacific City.
- 18.00 ft
- expect minor flooding of low lying areas and pasture land from Beaver and Hebo downstream to Woods and Pacific City.
- 3.92 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: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.40 ft | November 20, 1962 |
| 2 | 22.00 ft | January 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 19.53 ft | January 28, 1965 |
| 4 | 19.21 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 5 | 18.90 ft | December 3, 2007 |
| 6 | 18.88 ft | January 2, 2009 |
| 7 | 18.20 ft | February 7, 1996 |
| 8 | 18.20 ft | December 28, 1998 |
| 9 | 18.16 ft | December 13, 1977 |
| 10 | 17.99 ft | December 2, 1977 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Nestucca River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestucca River near FairdaleRiver gauge, Nestucca River | 2.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trask River above Cedar Creek, near TillamookRiver gauge, Trask River | 5.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River | 8.63 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Tucca Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Tucca Creek | 1.3 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 15 mi |
| Wilson River near TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River | 3.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Nehalem River near FossRiver gauge, Nehalem River | 1.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| South Yamhill River at McMinnvilleRiver gauge, South Yamhill River | 9.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 33 mi |
| Henry Hagg Lake and ScogginsReservoir | 262.19 ft | Low | 34 mi | |
| Wapato Canal at Pump House, at GastonCanal gauge, Wapato Canal | 3.28 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Nestucca River near Beaver?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 14.08 ft below it.
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 Nestucca River near Beaver today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:45 PM PDT, the water level was 3.92 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Nestucca River near Beaver rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nestucca River near Beaver normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Nestucca River near Beaver?
The highest level on record is 23.40 ft on November 20, 1962.
Is Nestucca River near Beaver expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.87 ft by Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14303600(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.26649, -123.84706(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 3.92 ft | 2026-10-19 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 66.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 03:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-19 03:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nestucca River near Beaver (usgs:14303600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/nestucca-river-near-beaver
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