-235.0 cfs (-9.73%) since yesterday
70.61% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Weiser River
was last observed at
2,179
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
4,322
acre-ft of water today; about 71%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,086 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-04-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
25,780 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Weiser River Nr Weiser Id
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,300 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Weiser River, with a gauge stage of
5.69 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Weiser River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,647 ft, the
Weiser River Nr Cambridge Id.
Last Updated
2024-05-03
Streamflow
2,179.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
70.61%
Maximum
25,780.0 cfs
2019-04-10
About the weiser river
The Weiser River is a 103-mile long tributary of the Snake River in southwestern Idaho. It flows through the Weiser River Valley which has been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years. The first European to explore the area was Donald Mackenzie in 1818. The river has been used for irrigation and agriculture since the late 1800s, and the construction of the Mann Creek Reservoir in the 1960s helped to regulate its flow. The Weiser River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking. The river provides habitat for a variety of fish including Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and smallmouth bass. Despite its importance to the local community, the river faces threats from climate change and development pressures.