Nehalem River near Vernonia

1. 18.00 ftexpect 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.
2. 16.50 ftexpect 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.
3. 15.00 ftexpect 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.
4. 13.50 ftexpect 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.
5. 12.00 ftexpect minor flooding of low-lying areas in and near Vernonia.

Most recent crests

• November 25, 2016: 12.50 ft
• December 9, 2015: 14.60 ft
• December 7, 2015: 12.40 ft
• November 20, 2012: 13.42 ft
• March 30, 2012: 11.01 ft
• March 15, 2012: 11.48 ft
• January 8, 2009: 11.09 ft
• December 3, 2007: 19.10 ft
• January 30, 2006: 11.49 ft
• March 27, 2005: 10.03 ft

• Rock Creek at Hwy 47 Bridge at Vernonia
• Nehalem River
• Gales Creek at Forest Grove
• Sain Creek at Gaston
• Scoggins Creek at Henry Hagg Lake
• Scoggins Creek at Scoggins Dam
• Tualatin River at Golf Course Rd near Cornelius
• Columbia River at St. Helens

Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.