Bruneau River

Total streamflow across the Bruneau River was last observed at 276 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 548 acre-ft of water today; about 19% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,462 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-05-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at 5,370 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Bruneau River Nr Hot Spring Id reporting a streamflow rate of 241 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bruneau River, with a gauge stage of 5.28 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Bruneau River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,934 ft, the Bruneau River At Rowland Nv.

It is a tributary of the Snake River and flows through the Owyhee Desert. The river has a rich history, being used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting. It was also explored by French fur trappers in the early 1800s. The hydrology of the river is highly variable, with flows ranging from less than 1 cubic foot per second to over 11,000 cubic feet per second. There are no large reservoirs or dams on the Bruneau River, but there are several smaller ones used for irrigation purposes. The river is popular for recreation, with fishing, kayaking, and camping being common activities. The surrounding land is also used for agriculture, mainly for grazing livestock.