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NOTE: Forecasts for the Naselle River near Naselle are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in feet) Major Flood Stage: 17 Moderate Flood Stage: 0 Flood Stage: 15 Action Stage: 14 Low Stage (in feet): -9999 Historic Crests (1) 20.62 ft on 01/07/2009 (2) 19.26 ft on 03/18/1997 (3) 18.45 ft on 11/24/1990 (4) 18.28 ft on 01/07/2022 (P) (5) 17.77 ft on 11/19/1962 Show More Historic Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Recent Crests (1) 18.28 ft on 01/07/2022 (P) (2) 15.05 ft on 11/17/2015 (3) 16.98 ft on 01/05/2015 (4) 14.51 ft on 11/19/2012 (5) 20.62 ft on 01/07/2009 Show More Recent Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Low Water Records Currently none available.

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17	expect major flooding in Naselle with numerous homes completely surrounded by flood waters and a several structures flooded. Numerous roads are flooded with deep and swiftly moving water, including State Route 4.
16	expect flooding of several homes and roads along and near the Naselle River. Portions of State Route 4 will likely be flooded. Widespread pasture land flooding also occurs above this level.
15	expect flooding in numerous lowland areas along the Naselle. Historically, water begins to surround homes along and near the river at this point. A few roads are flooded at this level, including low sections of State Route 4.
14	some localized flooding begins. The river spills over its banks, causing pasture flooding at this point. Some secondary roads may have water over them in spots.

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Latitude: 46.373994° N, Longitude: 123.743482° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84 River Stage Reference Frame Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses NWS stage 0 ft 15 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps Vertical Datum Elevation (gauge height = 0) Elevation (gauge height = flood stage) Elevation information source NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps NGVD 29 24 39 Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks Other Not Available Not Available   Current/Historical Observations: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Naselle

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