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Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook water level

River gauge, Trask River, Oregon, United States

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Right now

Below flood stage

Water level

5.53ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
71.9 cfs
Water temperature
51 °F
10 20 Highest onrecord 23.20 ft Minor floodstage 16.50 ft

History

History
5.55.6ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 23Oct 26Oct 295.55.6ftOct 16Oct 23Oct 29
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.67 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook reads 5.53 ft, a normal level.

It is 10.97 ft below the flood stage of 16.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.67 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.53 ft and 5.54 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
23.20 ftFebruary 8, 1996
Forecast peak
5.67 ftSaturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 16.50 ft, still 10.97 ft away.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft
expect major flooding along the lower Trask River. Dairy farms, buildings, and some residences adjacent to the Trask in the vicinity of Hwy 101 will be inundated, with flood water several feet deep in the lowest areas.
19.00 ft
expect flooding along the lower Trask River. Dairy farms, buildings, and some residences adjacent to the Trask in the vicinity of Hwy 101 will be flooded.
16.50 ft
expect minor flooding along the lower Trask River. Dairy farms, buildings, and a few residences adjacent to the Trask in the vicinity of Hwy 101 may be threatened.
5.53 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: 18 %.

RankLevelDate
123.20 ftFebruary 8, 1996
221.77 ftNovember 25, 1999
321.32 ftDecember 27, 1998
420.80 ftDecember 3, 2007
519.60 ftNovember 7, 2006
618.95 ftNovember 13, 2008
718.56 ftNovember 18, 2015
818.50 ftJanuary 2, 2009
918.34 ftDecember 19, 2025
1018.30 ftDecember 9, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Wilson River near TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River 3.53 ft Below flood stage ±0 2.2 mi
Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River 8.63 ft Normal ±0 5.2 mi
Tucca Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Tucca Creek 1.3 cfs Low ±0 12 mi
Nestucca River near BeaverRiver gauge, Nestucca River 3.92 ft Below flood stage ±0 14 mi
Nestucca River near FairdaleRiver gauge, Nestucca River 2.4 cfs Low ±0 17 mi
Nehalem River near FossRiver gauge, Nehalem River 1.54 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 18 mi
Henry Hagg Lake and ScogginsReservoir 261.90 ft Low 25 mi
Wapato Canal at Pump House, at GastonCanal gauge, Wapato Canal 3.26 ft Normal −0.01 ft 28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook?

The official flood stage is 16.50 ft. The level is currently 10.97 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 Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 AM PDT, the water level was 5.53 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook?

The highest level on record is 23.20 ft on February 8, 1996.

Is Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.67 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:14302480 (Agency page)
Coordinates
45.44622, -123.71040 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.53 ft 2026-10-20 09:00 Provisional
Flow 71.9 cfs 2026-10-20 09:00 Provisional
Water temperature 51 °F 2026-10-20 09:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Trask River above Cedar Creek, near Tillamook (usgs:14302480). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/trask-river-above-cedar-creek-near-tillamook

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