Streamflow discharge was last observed at 23 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.41 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 26 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary constituents of the flow are snowmelt and precipitation, with potential tributaries including the Little Butte Creek and the Jenny Creek. Seasonal trends show peak flows in the late spring and early summer due to snowmelt, while low flows occur in the fall and winter. Interesting facts about the hydrology of Big Butte Creek include its historical use for gold mining and logging, as well as its designation as a Wild and Scenic River by the US Forest Service.
| Elevation | 1,532.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.41 ft |
| Temperature, water, °C | 17.5 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 23.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 66% |
| Year Over Year Average | 35 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,010 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.65, -122.69 |