-0.05 cfs (-1.59%) since yesterday
97.27% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Amargosa River
was last observed at
3
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
6
acre-ft of water today; about 97%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-02-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
2,530 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Amargosa Rv Abv China Ranch Wash Nr Tecopa
reporting a streamflow rate of 2.44 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Amargosa River, with a gauge stage of
27.13 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Amargosa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,317 ft, the
Amargosa River At Tecopa.
Last Updated
2024-04-18
Streamflow
3.09 cfs
Percent of Normal
97.27%
Maximum
2,530.0 cfs
2024-02-09
About the 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.
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