Nestucca River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Nestucca River is flowing at 75 cfs near Beaver, OR — 89% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
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Nestucca River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Beaver, the Nestucca River is running 75 cfs — 89% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 89% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 5 runs on the Nestucca River with a live range are in range, 5 too low.
How the Nestucca River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Beaver48 ft 75 cfs89%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Nestucca River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (89%).
Nestucca River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nestucca River Near Beaver OR
Oct 6, 12:45 AM · USGS 14303600 |
75 cfs | 89% | -2% | 3.98 ft | 14.0 ft below | 48 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Nestucca River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestucca River Seg B Gauge: Beaver |
Too low | 75 cfs | 795–1,796 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Rm 15 To Rm 26 (Above Confluence Of Limestone Creek) Gauge: Beaver |
Too low | 75 cfs | 795–1,796 cfs typical | III–III+ |
| Rm 26 To Rm 32 Confluence With Wsr Gauge: Beaver |
Too low | 75 cfs | 795–1,796 cfs typical | II–IV |
| Rm 7 To Rm 15 (Town Of Beaver) Gauge: Beaver |
Too low | 75 cfs | 795–1,796 cfs typical | III–IV |
| South Yamhill River Gauge: Beaver |
Too low | 75 cfs | 795–1,796 cfs typical | III/IV |
| County Boudary (Confluence With Wsr) To Rm 47 (Lower End Mcguire Reservoir) | No live range | · | 17–34 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Rm 47 To Rm 52 (Upper End Of Nestucca River) | No live range | · | 17–34 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Nestucca River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Nestucca River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Nestucca River
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.
Fishing near the Nestucca River
About the Nestucca River
How is the Nestucca River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Nestucca River is flowing at 75 cfs near Beaver, OR, about 89% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nestucca River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nestucca River is at 89% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Nestucca River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Beaver (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Nestucca River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.