Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook water level

Name: Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Wilson River, Oregon, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

8.63ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Water temperature: 53 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook, where the gauge shows 8.63 ft.

That puts it 0.13 ft above the median of 8.51 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 15.87 ft below the flood stage of 24.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 8.65 ft (−0.02 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.62 ft – 9.06 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 8.51 ft0.13 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 7.66 ft – 12.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year: 8.65 ft−0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 8.62 ft – 9.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 8.26 ft – 24.98 ft
Highest on record: 26.23 ftDecember 9, 2015

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 24.50 ft.

What happens at each level

24.50 ft: water begins to spill over the river bank in the vicinity of Highway 101 and the Shilo Inn hotel.
8.63 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	26.23 ft	December 9, 2015
2	25.58 ft	February 9, 2017

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 60° 45° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 76° 45° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 66° 48° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 57° 44° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 57° 42° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 63° 42° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 64° 48° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Wilson River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wilson River near TillamookRiver gauge, Wilson River	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	+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	5.2 mi
Nestucca River near BeaverRiver gauge, Nestucca River	3.92 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
Nehalem River near FossRiver gauge, Nehalem River	1.55 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Tucca Creek near BlaineRiver gauge, Tucca Creek	1.3 cfs	Low	±0	17 mi
Nestucca River near FairdaleRiver gauge, Nestucca River	2.4 cfs	Low	−0.1 cfs	22 mi
Henry Hagg Lake and ScogginsReservoir	261.64 ft	Low		29 mi
Tualatin River near DilleyRiver gauge, Tualatin River	10.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	33 mi
Wapato Canal at Pump House, at GastonCanal gauge, Wapato Canal	3.26 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook compare with last year?

It is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.65 ft.

What is flood stage for the Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook?

The official flood stage is 24.50 ft. The level is currently 15.87 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 8.51 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.66 ft and 12.52 ft, based on 18 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 Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM PDT, the water level was 8.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Wilson River at Sollie Smith Branch at Tillamook normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 18 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:14302020 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.47711, -123.80797 (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	8.63 ft	2026-10-20 13:00	Provisional
Water temperature	53 °F	2026-10-20 13:00	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer