Flood Warning Issued for Wilson River Near Tillamook as Minor Flooding Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Portland, OR has issued a Flood Warning for the Wilson River near Tillamook. This alert is effective starting Friday evening, March 13, 2026, and remains in effect until further notice.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Tillamook County in Oregon. Impacted areas include the Wilson River downstream of the river gage at Highway 6 mile post 6, sloughs north of Tillamook (primarily Dougherty), Wilson River Loop Road west to Highway 101, and Makinster Road. Minor flooding is also anticipated in the north Tillamook business district along Highway 101.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Use extreme caution at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of rising water.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 4:30 PM PDT Friday, the river stage was recorded at 10.4 feet, just below the bankfull stage of 10.5 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 12.0-foot flood stage this evening, reaching a peak of approximately 13.0 feet late tonight. Flooding in the north Tillamook business district may be exacerbated during high tide.

Timeline

The Flood Warning onset begins at 8:27 PM PDT on March 13. The river is forecast to crest late Friday night before falling below flood stage on Saturday morning. The current alert expires at 5:00 AM PDT on March 14, with the next official statement expected by late tonight.