River stage
Vernonia, Nehalem River
- River level
- 3.76 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 4.18 ft
- Recent low
- 3.69 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VENO3
- 30-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Average
- 3.87 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.10 ft
In brief
The Nehalem River at Vernonia, OR read 3.76 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.24 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VENO3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.10 ft | 2007-12-03 |
| 2 | 14.60 ft | 2015-12-09 |
| 3 | 13.42 ft | 2012-11-20 |
| 4 | 12.50 ft | 2016-11-25 |
| 5 | 12.40 ft | 2015-12-07 |
| 6 | 11.57 ft | 2002-01-07 |
| 7 | 11.49 ft | 2006-01-30 |
| 8 | 11.48 ft | 2012-03-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
expect minor flooding of low-lying areas in and near Vernonia.
- 13.50 ft
expect minor flooding of lower areas in and near Vernonia. Some roads near the river may be flooded. High flows on Rock Creek may increase the extent of flooding.
- 15.00 ft
expect significant flooding of the lower areas of Vernonia, with some flooding of buildings beginning at this level. Flooding at this level is 2 to 3 feet below the highest levels in the February 1996 and December 2007 floods.
- 16.50 ft
expect major flooding in Vernonia, especially in the central part of town near Bridge Street and Madison, Jefferson, and Adams Avenues, along with the east part of town near Alder, Cherry, and Elm Streets. Also expect flooding south of town near the intersection of Hwy 47 and Sheely Creek Road. Flooding at this level is 1 to 2 feet below the depths experienced in February 1996 and December 2007.
- 18.00 ft
expect widespread major flooding in and near Vernonia, several feet deep in some low-lying parts of town. Flooding at this level is comparable to the floods of February 1996 and December 2007. The areas of the city most susceptible to flooding include the central part near Bridge Street between Madison and Adams Avenues, along with east side of town near Alder, Cherry, and Elm Streets and Pebble Creek Road. Flooding is also likely south of Vernonia near the intersection of Highway 47 and Timber Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nehalem River flooding at Vernonia?
No. The Nehalem River at Vernonia is at 3.76 ft, 7.24 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Vernonia?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13.5 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Nehalem River has been at Vernonia?
The highest crest on record is 19.1 ft, on 2007-12-03.
Is the Nehalem River high or low right now at Vernonia?
At 3.76 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VENO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14299800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.