Barron River Flow
The latest USGS readings for the Barron River were last reported on January 7, 2026. Each gauge’s most recent value is listed below. ❤ Favorite
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Barron 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.
No gauge on the Barron River has reported in the last 3 days. The table below shows each gauge’s last reading.
How the Barron 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.
Barron River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Barron River Below Sr29-3 At Copeland FL
Last reported Jan 7 · USGS 02291001 |
18 cfs | · | · | 2.19 ft | 9 ft |
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Barron River Near Everglades FL
Last reported Jan 24 · USGS 02291000 |
12 cfs | · | · | 5.18 ft | 5 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.
Barron River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Barron River
The Barron River is located in North Queensland, Australia. Its length is approximately 165 kilometers and its catchment area is around 2,138 square kilometers. The river has its source in the Atherton Tablelands and flows through the Barron Gorge National Park before discharging into the Coral Sea.
The Barron River has several hydroelectric dams and reservoirs, with the most notable being the Tinaroo Dam. The dam was constructed in the 1950s and is used for flood mitigation, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.
The river has significant recreational and agricultural uses, with many farmers relying on its water for irrigation. The Barron Gorge National Park is also a popular tourist destination for activities such as whitewater rafting, swimming, and hiking.
The Barron River has a rich history, with Indigenous Australian tribes residing in the area for thousands of years. The river was named after Australian pioneer Thomas Henry Fitzhardinge Berkeley, who explored the area in the 1800s. Today, the Barron River remains an important part of the North Queensland region's ecology and economy.
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About the Barron River
How is the Barron River flowing right now?
Snoflo has no USGS reading for the Barron River from the last 3 days; the latest readings were reported January 7, 2026. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Barron River running high or low?
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.