Nehalem River near Foss
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
20' - Moderate
24' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 PM PST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 9.02 ft
Flow: 7.63 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/15 | 8.3 | 6.03 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 8.49 | 6.43 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 8.61 | 6.69 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 8.65 | 6.78 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 8.68 | 6.84 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 8.79 | 7.09 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 8.99 | 7.56 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 9.2 | 8.07 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 9.35 | 8.45 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 9.42 | 8.63 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 9.43 | 8.65 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 9.45 | 8.71 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 9.58 | 9.05 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 9.82 | 9.71 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 10.09 | 10.5 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 10.32 | 11.2 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 10.46 | 11.6 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 10.51 | 11.7 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 10.46 | 11.6 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 10.35 | 11.3 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 10.22 | 10.9 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 10.07 | 10.4 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 9.92 | 9.99 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 9.77 | 9.57 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 9.65 | 9.24 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 9.53 | 8.92 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 9.41 | 8.6 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 9.31 | 8.35 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 9.2 | 8.07 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 9.12 | 7.87 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 9.06 | 7.73 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 9.01 | 7.61 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 8.97 | 7.51 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 8.92 | 7.39 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 8.86 | 7.25 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 8.8 | 7.12 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 8.74 | 6.98 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 8.68 | 6.84 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 8.66 | 6.8 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 9.02 | 7.63 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 9.01 | 7.61 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 8.97 | 7.51 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 8.91 | 7.37 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 8.87 | 7.28 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 8.82 | 7.16 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 8.78 | 7.07 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 8.73 | 6.96 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 8.68 | 6.84 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 8.64 | 6.75 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 8.61 | 6.69 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 8.56 | 6.58 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 8.52 | 6.49 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 8.49 | 6.43 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 8.47 | 6.39 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 8.42 | 6.28 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 8.43 | 6.3 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 8.39 | 6.22 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 8.38 | 6.2 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 8.35 | 6.13 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 8.35 | 6.13 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 8.31 | 6.05 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 8.3 | 6.03 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 8.26 | 5.95 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 8.25 | 5.93 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 8.23 | 5.89 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 8.2 | 5.83 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 8.18 | 5.79 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 8.15 | 5.73 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 8.13 | 5.69 |
27' -
flooding is comparable to that of the flood of February 1996, especially during the high tide.
24' -
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' -
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' -
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' -
expect minor flooding of low lying farm land and structures.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 29.56 |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 25.07 |
| Dec 3, 2007 | 24.3 |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 23.4 |
| Jan 20, 1972 | 23.11 |
| Dec 23, 1964 | 21.53 |
| Jan 25, 1964 | 21.1 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | 20.98 |
| Dec 7, 1970 | 20.76 |
| Nov 7, 2006 | 19.77 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | 19.7 |
| Jan 28, 1965 | 19.68 |
| Apr 23, 1996 | 19.54 |
| Dec 26, 1980 | 19.41 |
| Dec 2, 1977 | 19.35 |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 19.2 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 19.17 |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 19.11 |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 18.91 |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 18.87 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
