BRUNEAU RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
42.38, -115.62


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Bruneau River was last observed at 104 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 206 acre-ft of water today; about 90% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 115 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 86.1 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bruneau River, with a gauge stage of 4.72 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.

The Bruneau River is a 153-mile-long river located in southwestern Idaho, United States. 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.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 206 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 103.8 cfs
+2.8 cfs (+2.77%)
Percent of Normal 90.4%
Maximum 5,370.0 cfs
2011-05-16
Seasonal Avg 115 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Bruneau River At Rowland Nv
USGS 13161500
18 cfs 2.36 ft 18.79
Bruneau River Nr Hot Spring Id
USGS 13168500
86 cfs 4.72 ft 0
History of the River

The Bruneau River is a 153-mile-long (246 km) tributary of the Snake River, in the U.S. states of Idaho and Nevada. It runs through a narrow canyon cut into ancient lava flows in southwestern Idaho. The Bruneau Canyon, which is up to 1,200 feet (370 m) deep and 40 miles (64 km) long, features rapids and hot springs, making it a popular whitewater trip.
The Bruneau River's drainage basin is bounded by the Jarbidge Mountains to the southeast, the Owyhee Mountains and Chalk Hills to the west, and the Bruneau Plateau to the east.

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