+5.0 cfs (+1.24%) since yesterday
102.58% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Beaverhead River
was last observed at
407
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
807
acre-ft of water today; about 103%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
397 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-10-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at
2,117 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Beaverhead River At Barretts Mt
reporting a streamflow rate of 407 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Beaverhead River Near Twin Bridges Mt
with a gauge stage of 4 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Beaverhead River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 5,279 ft, the
Beaverhead River At Barretts Mt.
Last Updated
2023-09-29
Streamflow
407.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
102.58%
Maximum
2,117.0 cfs
2011-10-21
About the beaverhead river
The Beaverhead River is a tributary of the Jefferson River in southwestern Montana, with a length of approximately 69 miles. It has a rich history, as it was a critical route for Native Americans and early explorers. Today, the river plays a vital role in agriculture, supporting crops like hay, wheat, and barley. It also supplies water to the reservoirs and dams, such as Clark Canyon Dam, which provides hydroelectric power and is a popular recreational spot. Additionally, the river is renowned for its fishing, particularly fly fishing for trout, and is a popular destination for anglers. The river's hydrology is impacted by snowmelt, rainfall, and diversions for irrigation, and it eventually joins the Missouri River.