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TOPPENISH CREEK NEAR FORT SIMCOE, WA
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Conditions
6
Discharge (cfs)
3.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 6 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.40 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 7 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream's flow is affected by irrigation diversions and groundwater withdrawals. Its main tributaries are Cowiche Creek and Simcoe Creek. The creek experiences seasonal variations with the highest flow occurring in the spring and early summer. The stream's hydrology plays a crucial role in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting agriculture in the surrounding area. Interestingly, Toppenish Creek was once home to a thriving salmon population before the construction of dams in the region led to their decline.