The Flood Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 590 cfs, and a gauge height of 9.20 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 201 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river originates from the Navajo Lake Dam and flows for approximately 160 miles. The river's flow is primarily regulated by snowmelt and monsoonal rains, resulting in seasonal fluctuations. The Virgin River is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities for activities such as hiking, fishing, and kayaking. The river's hydrology is essential in supporting diverse ecosystems that include riparian habitats, wetlands, and various fish species. The river also holds cultural significance as it was named by Spanish explorers who considered the river to be a symbol of the Virgin Mary.
| Elevation | 3,508.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 9.2 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 590.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 1130.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 8.7 mg/l |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 3910.0 FNU |
| Temperature, water, °C | 14.7 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 578% |
| Year Over Year Average | 102 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,290 cfs |