Wilson River near Tillamook water level
River gauge, Wilson River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 65.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:50 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Wilson River near Tillamook is at 3.58 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.42 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.52 ft and 3.60 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.84 ftNovember 7, 2006
- Forecast peak
- 3.60 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Wilson River near Tillamook
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 8.42 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 22.50 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.
- 21.50 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.
- 19.00 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.
- 17.00 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.
- 16.50 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.
- 16.00 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.
- 15.50 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.
- 14.00 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.
- 12.00 ft
- minor flooding of low lying dairy and pasture land north and east of Tillamook can be expected, particularly during high tides.
- 3.58 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: 47 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.84 ft | November 7, 2006 |
| 2 | 20.60 ft | December 9, 2015 |
| 3 | 20.50 ft | December 3, 2007 |
| 4 | 17.71 ft | November 18, 2015 |
| 5 | 17.65 ft | December 19, 2025 |
| 6 | 17.05 ft | October 22, 2017 |
| 7 | 15.92 ft | January 8, 2009 |
| 8 | 15.92 ft | November 13, 2008 |
| 9 | 15.70 ft | February 9, 2017 |
| 10 | 15.61 ft | January 10, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Wilson River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River | 8.64 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 4.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trask River above Cedar Creek, near TillamookRiver gauge, Trask River | 5.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Tucca Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Tucca Creek | 1.3 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Nestucca River near BeaverRiver gauge, Nestucca River | 3.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Nehalem River near FossRiver gauge, Nehalem River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Nestucca River near FairdaleRiver gauge, Nestucca River | 2.4 cfs | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Henry Hagg Lake and ScogginsReservoir | 262.19 ft | Low | 25 mi | |
| Tualatin River near DilleyRiver gauge, Tualatin River | 11.08 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Wapato Canal at Pump House, at GastonCanal gauge, Wapato Canal | 3.28 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Wilson River near Tillamook?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.42 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 Wilson River near Tillamook today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT, the water level was 3.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wilson River near Tillamook rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Wilson River near Tillamook normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wilson River near Tillamook?
The highest level on record is 22.84 ft on November 7, 2006.
Is Wilson River near Tillamook expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Monday, October 26 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14301500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.47594, -123.72512(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 | 3.58 ft | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 65.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wilson River near Tillamook (usgs:14301500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/wilson-river-near-tillamook
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