Amargosa River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Amargosa River is flowing at 0.8 cfs near Tecopa, CA — 72% of normal for the date. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 0.8 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Amargosa River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Tecopa, the Amargosa River is running 0.8 cfs — 72% of normal. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 76% of normal).
How the Amargosa River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Tecopa1,317 ft 0 cfs80%
- Tecopa1,070 ft 0.8 cfs72%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Amargosa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (76%).
Amargosa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Amargosa River At Tecopa CA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 10251300 |
0 cfs | 80% | 0% | 7.24 ft | 1,317 ft |
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Amargosa River Above China Ranch Wash Near Tecopa CA
Oct 2, 12:30 AM · USGS 10251330 |
0.8 cfs | 72% | 0% | 28.00 ft | 1,070 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Amargosa River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Amargosa River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Amargosa River
The Amargosa River is a 185-mile-long river in the Mojave Desert region of California and Nevada. Historically, the river supported indigenous communities for thousands of years, and later, prospectors traveling to and from Death Valley. Hydrologically, the river flows year-round and is fed by springs, creeks, and snowmelt. It has several small reservoirs along its length, including Beatty Pond and Big Dune Reservoir. However, there are no large dams on the river. The river is not widely used for agriculture due to its small size and unpredictable flow. Recreational activities include hiking and birdwatching along the river and its riparian habitat. The Amargosa River is also a critical habitat for several endangered species, such as the Amargosa vole and the Ash Meadows speckled dace.
About the Amargosa River
How is the Amargosa River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Amargosa River is flowing at 0.8 cfs near Tecopa, CA, about 72% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 0.8 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Amargosa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Amargosa River is at 76% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.