Chiwawa River Near Plain, Wa Realtime Data
CHIWAWA RIVER NEAR PLAIN, WA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
306
Discharge (cfs)
4.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 306 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.56 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 354 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has a flow that is dependent on snowmelt and precipitation, making it highly variable throughout the year. The main constituents of the river are snowmelt, rain, and groundwater. The Chiwawa River is fed by several smaller tributaries, such as the Boulder Creek and the Little Wenatchee River. There are also several dams located along the river, including the Chiwawa River Hydroelectric Project. Seasonal trends show that the river typically experiences high flows during the spring and early summer months, while flows are reduced in the fall and winter. A quirky fact about the Chiwawa River is that it is named after the Chihuahua dog breed, but is spelled differently.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 2,096.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.56 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 306.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 51% |
| Year Over Year Average | 611 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,970 cfs |
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