NEHALEM RIVER NEAR VERNONIA, OR
USGS 14299800 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 14299800 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Approach the stream carefully and with a low profileIowa Department of Natural Resources
Fishing upstream will usually spook fewer fish than working downstreamIowa Department of Natural Resources
Deep pools and undercut banks provide refuge during sunny days and low waterMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:50 PM PST · provisional USGS data
Much below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 185 readings from Oct 29, 6:50 PM PDT to Nov 5, 5:50 PM PST; ranging 8.83 to 18.7 ft³/s; latest 9.19 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:50 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 4:55 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 3:05 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 2:10 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 12:20 PM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 11:25 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 9:35 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 8:40 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 6:50 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 5:55 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 4:05 AM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 3:10 AM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM PST | 8.83 | 3.86 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 1:20 AM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 5, 12:25 AM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 27–212 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 10:35 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 9:40 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 7:50 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 6:55 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 5:05 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 4:10 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM PST | 9.19 | 3.87 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 2:20 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 1:25 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 11:35 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 10:40 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 8:50 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 7:55 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 6:05 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 5:10 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 3:20 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 2:25 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 4, 12:35 AM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 29–217 |
| Nov 3, 11:40 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 9:50 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 8:55 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 7:05 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 6:10 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 4:20 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 3:25 PM PST | 9.55 | 3.88 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 1:35 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 12:40 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 10:50 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 9:55 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 8:05 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 7:10 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 5:20 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 4:25 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 2:35 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 1:40 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 22–153 |
| Nov 2, 11:50 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 10:55 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 9:05 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 8:10 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 6:20 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 5:25 PM PST | 9.92 | 3.89 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 3:35 PM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 2:40 PM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 12:50 PM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 11:55 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 10:05 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 9:10 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 7:20 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 6:25 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 4:35 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 3:40 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM PST | 10.7 | 3.91 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 1:50 AM PST | 10.3 | 3.9 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 12:55 AM PST | 10.7 | 3.91 | 20–142 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM PST | 10.7 | 3.91 | 20–142 |
| Nov 1, 11:05 PM PST | 10.7 | 3.91 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 10:10 PM PST | 10.7 | 3.91 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM PST | 10.7 | 3.91 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 8:20 PM PST | 10.7 | 3.91 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 7:25 PM PST | 11.1 | 3.92 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM PST | 11.1 | 3.92 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 5:35 PM PST | 11.1 | 3.92 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 4:40 PM PST | 11.1 | 3.92 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM PST | 11.1 | 3.92 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 2:50 PM PST | 11.1 | 3.92 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 1:55 PM PST | 11.5 | 3.93 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM PST | 11.1 | 3.92 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 12:05 PM PST | 11.5 | 3.93 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 11:10 AM PST | 11.5 | 3.93 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM PST | 11.5 | 3.93 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 9:20 AM PST | 11.5 | 3.93 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 8:25 AM PST | 11.5 | 3.93 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM PST | 11.5 | 3.93 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 6:35 AM PST | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 5:40 AM PST | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM PST | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 3:50 AM PST | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 2:55 AM PST | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM PST | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 1:05 AM PST | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 1:10 AM PDT | 12 | 3.94 | 20–152 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM PDT | 12.4 | 3.95 | 20–152 |
| Oct 31, 11:20 PM PDT | 12.4 | 3.95 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 10:25 PM PDT | 12.4 | 3.95 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM PDT | 12.4 | 3.95 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 8:35 PM PDT | 12.4 | 3.95 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 7:40 PM PDT | 12.4 | 3.95 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 5:50 PM PDT | 12.4 | 3.95 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 4:55 PM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 3:05 PM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 2:10 PM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 12:20 PM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 11:25 AM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 9:35 AM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 8:40 AM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM PDT | 13.3 | 3.97 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 6:50 AM PDT | 12.8 | 3.96 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 5:55 AM PDT | 13.3 | 3.97 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM PDT | 13.3 | 3.97 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 4:05 AM PDT | 13.3 | 3.97 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 3:10 AM PDT | 13.3 | 3.97 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM PDT | 13.3 | 3.97 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 1:20 AM PDT | 13.3 | 3.97 | 18–80 |
| Oct 31, 12:25 AM PDT | 13.8 | 3.98 | 18–80 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM PDT | 13.8 | 3.98 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 10:35 PM PDT | 13.8 | 3.98 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 9:40 PM PDT | 13.8 | 3.98 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM PDT | 13.8 | 3.98 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 7:50 PM PDT | 14.3 | 3.99 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 6:55 PM PDT | 14.3 | 3.99 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM PDT | 14.3 | 3.99 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 5:05 PM PDT | 14.8 | 4 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 4:10 PM PDT | 14.8 | 4 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM PDT | 14.8 | 4 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 2:20 PM PDT | 14.8 | 4 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 1:25 PM PDT | 14.8 | 4 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM PDT | 15.3 | 4.01 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 11:35 AM PDT | 15.3 | 4.01 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 10:40 AM PDT | 15.3 | 4.01 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM PDT | 15.3 | 4.01 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 8:50 AM PDT | 15.8 | 4.02 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 7:55 AM PDT | 15.8 | 4.02 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM PDT | 15.8 | 4.02 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 6:05 AM PDT | 15.8 | 4.02 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 5:10 AM PDT | 16.4 | 4.03 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM PDT | 16.4 | 4.03 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 3:20 AM PDT | 16.4 | 4.03 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 2:25 AM PDT | 16.9 | 4.04 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM PDT | 16.9 | 4.04 | 15–58 |
| Oct 30, 12:35 AM PDT | 16.9 | 4.04 | 15–58 |
| Oct 29, 11:40 PM PDT | 16.9 | 4.04 | 13–62 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM PDT | 17.5 | 4.05 | 13–62 |
| Oct 29, 9:50 PM PDT | 17.5 | 4.05 | 13–62 |
| Oct 29, 8:55 PM PDT | 17.5 | 4.05 | 13–62 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM PDT | 18.1 | 4.06 | 13–62 |
| Oct 29, 7:05 PM PDT | 18.7 | 4.07 | 13–62 |
| Oct 29, 6:50 PM PDT | 18.7 | 4.07 | 13–62 |
Map of USGS gauge 14299800 and the river around it
Where NEHALEM RIVER NEAR VERNONIA, OR sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines ODFW uses are 68°F and 70°F.
Normal for Nov 5: 27–212 ft³/s (middle half of 23 years of record). Now: 9.19 ft³/s, much below normal.
Much below normal for this date. 9.19 ft³/s is below the 10th percentile of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 23 years of record (2002–2024): 10th 11, 25th 27, median 81, 75th 212, 90th 426 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 8.05 ft³/s, highest 474 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (+0% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Species the agency lists for Nehalem River: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead.
From our page for Nehalem River, on the same river as this gauge; the agency list is for the water, not this exact reach. Source: Salmon and steelhead sport catch waterbodies (2025 expanded catch by month and waterbody code) (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 3.87 ft stage, 9 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:05 PM PST (NWS gauge VENO3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 3:04 PM PST. Highest point: 4.8 ft, 120 ft³/s on Nov 10, 5:00 PM PST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 3.87 ft | 9 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 3.94 ft | 12 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 4.05 ft | 17 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 4.46 ft | 56 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 4.2 ft | 28 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 4.8 ft | 120 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 4.77 ft | 113 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 4.47 ft | 57 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 4.71 ft | 99 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 4.74 ft | 106 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 6:02 PM PST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.