TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Nestucca River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Nestucca River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Nestucca River is a 57-mile long waterway located in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was first discovered by explorers in the 18th century and was originally used by Native American tribes as a source of food and transportation. The river's hydrology is primarily fed by rain and snowmelt, leading to high water levels and strong currents during the winter months. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the Nestucca River, though a few smaller structures exist for agricultural purposes. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, kayaking, and camping, while the surrounding area is home to dairy and cattle farms. The Nestucca River also serves as an important habitat for salmon and other aquatic species.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Nestucca River Near Beaver
USGS 14303600 |
3220 cfs | 8.26 ft | -31.34 |
History of the River
The Nestucca River flows for about 57 miles (92 km) through forests near the Pacific coast of northwest Oregon in the United States. It drains a timber-producing area of the Northern Oregon Coast Range west of Portland.
Rising in the mountains of western Yamhill County, it is impounded near its headwaters to create McGuire Reservoir, the primary water source for the city of McMinnville. The river flows generally west through Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land and the Siuslaw National Forest, past Beaver, then southwest past Hebo and Cloverdale. It enters Nestucca Bay, on the Pacific Ocean, from the north at Pacific City. The Little Nestucca River does not join the Nestucca but enters Nestucca Bay from the south.
