-470.0 cfs (-3.42%) since yesterday
64.36% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Tuolumne River
was last observed at
13,280
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
26,341
acre-ft of water today; about 64%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
20,635 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-05-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at
51,230 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Tuolumne R A Modesto Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,700 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Tuolumne River, with a gauge stage of
43.56 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Tuolumne River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 3,831 ft, the
Tuolumne R A Grand Cyn Of Tuolumne Ab Hetch Hetchy.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
13,280.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
64.36%
Maximum
51,230.0 cfs
2023-05-26
About the tuolumne river
The Tuolumne River is a 149-mile-long river that starts in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and flows through the Central Valley before emptying into the San Joaquin River. The river has a rich history, having been home to indigenous communities for thousands of years and later serving as a vital transportation route during the California Gold Rush. Today, the river is used for agricultural irrigation and hydropower generation. It is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Don Pedro Dam, the New Don Pedro Reservoir, and the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. These provide drinking water to the San Francisco Bay Area and irrigation water to the Central Valley. The Tuolumne River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting.