River stage
Naselle, Naselle River
- River level
- 3.99 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 5.11 ft
- Recent low
- 3.89 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NASW1
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Average
- 4.13 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.62 ft
In brief
The Naselle River at Naselle, WA read 3.99 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.01 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NASW1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.62 ft | 2009-01-07 |
| 2 | 19.80 ft | 2025-12-09 |
| 3 | 19.26 ft | 1997-03-18 |
| 4 | 18.45 ft | 1990-11-24 |
| 5 | 18.28 ft | 2022-01-07 |
| 6 | 17.77 ft | 1962-11-19 |
| 7 | 17.62 ft | 1994-12-20 |
| 8 | 17.10 ft | 1986-11-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
some localized flooding begins. The river spills over its banks, causing pasture flooding at this point. Some secondary roads may have water over them in spots.
- 15.00 ft
expect flooding in numerous lowland areas along the Naselle. Historically, water begins to surround homes along and near the river at this point. A few roads are flooded at this level, including low sections of State Route 4.
- 16.00 ft
expect flooding of several homes and roads along and near the Naselle River. Portions of State Route 4 will likely be flooded. Widespread pasture land flooding also occurs above this level.
- 17.00 ft
expect major flooding in Naselle with numerous homes completely surrounded by flood waters and a several structures flooded. Numerous roads are flooded with deep and swiftly moving water, including State Route 4.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Naselle River
WDFW stocked the Naselle River 11 times in 2026, 6,765,621 fish in total. Chum and Coho and Steelhead and Chinook at Fed fry and Yearling.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chum | 398,133 | March 2026 |
| Coho | 46,674 | April 2026 |
| Steelhead | 79,332 | April 2026 |
| Coho | 191,181 | April 2026 |
| Coho | 45,797 | April 2026 |
| Coho | 296,300 | April 2026 |
| Coho | 895,623 | April 2026 |
| Chinook | 102,130 | May 2026 |
| Chinook | 102,015 | May 2026 |
| Chinook | 2,178,591 | May 2026 |
| Chinook | 2,429,845 | May 2026 |
WDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Washington stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Naselle River flooding at Naselle?
No. The Naselle River at Naselle is at 3.99 ft, 10.01 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Naselle?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Naselle River has been at Naselle?
The highest crest on record is 20.62 ft, on 2009-01-07.
Is the Naselle River high or low right now at Naselle?
At 3.99 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NASW1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 12010000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.