Saturday, February 14, 2026 — 3:30 PM
North County Recreation District
36155 9th Street, Nehalem

$10 at the door
All proceeds benefit NVHS education programs.

In January of 1996, a prolonged cold spell left deep snow piling up in the mountains. Then the weather shifted. Warm, monsoon-like rains fell relentlessly, sending torrents of water rushing down overloaded rivers and creeks. Stream banks were torn apart, side canyons were blown out, and massive logs were carried downstream as raging floodwaters tore through communities across Tillamook County.

Homes and businesses were submerged. Dairy farms lost their herds. Roads washed away. For many families, life was changed forever.

Thirty years later, the Nehalem Valley Historical Society invites you to come together to remember this defining moment in our region’s history — to honor the heartbreak, but also to celebrate the strength of a community that stepped up to help neighbors in need.

Panel Presentation

Join us for a special panel presentation hosted by:

Mark Beach
Vivi Tallman

They will share personal reflections, historic accounts, and invite audience members to tell their own flood stories.

Come Share Your Story

Do you remember the flood of 1996? Were you affected, or did you help in the recovery efforts? This event is your chance to preserve those memories and ensure they become part of our shared local history.

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: North County Recreation District, 36155 9th Street, Nehalem
Addmission: $10 at the door (supports NVHS education programs)

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your stories.