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SwedenNehalem River near Foss water level
River gauge, Nehalem River, Oregon, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 92.8 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.16 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Nehalem River near Foss reads 1.55 ft, a normal level.
It is 13.45 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.16 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.55 ft and 1.57 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 29.56 ftFebruary 8, 1996
- Forecast peak
- 2.16 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 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 15.00 ft, still 13.45 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
- flooding is comparable to that of the flood of February 1996, especially during the high tide.
- 24.00 ft
- expect major flooding in the town of Nehalem and surrounding areas, with the worst flooding during high tide. Wide spread flooding of numerous roads and buildings occurs at this stage.
- 20.00 ft
- flooding of some buildings in the town of Nehalem begins, with the situation worsening during the high tide. Also expect widespread low land flooding and numerous flooded rural roads from the Foss gauging station downstream to Nehalem.
- 18.00 ft
- expect widespread flooding of low lying farm land and structures downstream of the Foss gauging station to Nehalem. Street flooding in the town of Nehalem begins at this point, usually during the high tide.
- 15.00 ft
- expect minor flooding of low lying farm land and structures.
- 1.55 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: 26 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.56 ft | February 8, 1996 |
| 2 | 25.07 ft | January 9, 1990 |
| 3 | 24.30 ft | December 3, 2007 |
| 4 | 23.40 ft | December 9, 2015 |
| 5 | 23.11 ft | January 20, 1972 |
| 6 | 21.53 ft | December 23, 1964 |
| 7 | 21.10 ft | January 25, 1964 |
| 8 | 20.98 ft | January 16, 1974 |
| 9 | 20.76 ft | December 7, 1970 |
| 10 | 19.77 ft | November 7, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Nehalem River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehalem River near VernoniaRiver gauge, Nehalem River | 3.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Nehalem River at JewellRiver gauge, Nehalem River | 2.61 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Nehalem River at NehalemTidal gauge, Nehalem River | 6.17 ft | No reference yet | +0.83 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson River near TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River | 3.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River | 8.63 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Trask River above Cedar Creek, near TillamookRiver gauge, Trask River | 5.53 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Tucca Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Tucca Creek | 1.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Nestucca River near BeaverRiver gauge, Nestucca River | 3.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Henry Hagg Lake and ScogginsReservoir | 261.90 ft | Low | 31 mi | |
| Nestucca River near FairdaleRiver gauge, Nestucca River | 2.5 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 32 mi |
| Ef Dairy Creek above Murtaugh Creek near Meacham CornerRiver gauge, Ef Dairy Creek | 7.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Nehalem River near Foss?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 13.45 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 Nehalem River near Foss today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM PDT, the water level was 1.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nehalem River near Foss rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nehalem River near Foss normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Nehalem River near Foss?
The highest level on record is 29.56 ft on February 8, 1996.
Is Nehalem River near Foss expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.16 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14301000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.70400, -123.75541(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 | 1.55 ft | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 92.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nehalem River near Foss (usgs:14301000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/nehalem-river-near-foss
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