-42.0 cfs (-1.09%) since yesterday
206.13% of Normal
•
12 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Bear River
was last observed at
3,822
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
7,581
acre-ft of water today; about 206%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,854 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-06-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at
24,340 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Bear River Near Corinne
reporting a streamflow rate of 936 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line
with a gauge stage of 10.64 ft.
This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Bear River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,973 ft, the
Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line.
Last Updated
2023-09-27
Streamflow
3,822.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
206.13%
Maximum
24,340.0 cfs
2011-06-21
About the bear river
The Bear River is a 491-mile-long river that flows through Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho. It is the largest river in the Great Basin and is an important source of water for agriculture, industry, and recreation. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting. In the 1800s, settlers began diverting water from the river for irrigation, which led to conflicts over water rights. Today, the river is managed by several agencies, including the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bear River Commission. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Cutler Dam and Reservoir, which is used for irrigation and flood control, and the Bear Lake Reservoir, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The Bear River also supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including trout, beavers, and bald eagles.