CACHE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 12, 2025

Cold Weather Advisory
2025-02-13T08:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of -15 to -25 expected, except -5 to -15 in the immediate Denver metro area. * WHERE...The Front Range Foothills, I-25 Urban Corridor, and plains of northeast and east central Colorado. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Cache River was last observed at 9,707 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 19,254 acre-ft of water today; about 188% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,171 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-03-03 when daily discharge volume was observed at 27,020 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Cache River Near Cotton Plant reporting a streamflow rate of 5,180 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Cache River At Egypt with a gauge stage of 19.42 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Cache River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 367 ft, the Cache River At Forman.

The Cache River is a 92-mile-long river in southern Illinois. It was once a major transportation route for Native Americans and played a crucial role in the development of the region. The Cache River is fed by numerous small streams and is home to a diverse array of aquatic life, including several endangered species. The river is managed by several government agencies, and several reservoirs and dams have been built along its length to regulate its flow and provide irrigation to nearby farms. Recreational opportunities along the Cache River include fishing, boating, hiking, and birdwatching. Agriculturally, the river is an important source of water for local farms, and numerous crops are grown in the region, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. Despite its importance, the Cache River is threatened by pollution, development, and climate change, and efforts are underway to protect and preserve this vital natural resource.

Last Updated 2025-02-12
Discharge Volume 19,254 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 9,707.0 cfs
+3838.0 cfs (+65.39%)
Percent of Normal 187.71%
Maximum 27,020.0 cfs
2018-03-03
Seasonal Avg 5,171 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Cache River At Forman
USGS 03612000
347 cfs 12.88 ft -22.51
Cache River At Egypt
USGS 07077380
4180 cfs 19.42 ft -35.95
Cache River Near Cotton Plant
USGS 07077555
5180 cfs 18.94 ft 12.83
History of the River

The Cache River is a tributary of the White River, 213 mi (343 km) long, in northeastern Arkansas in the United States. Its headwaters also drain a small portion of southeastern Missouri. Via the White River, the Cache is part of the Mississippi River watershed, placing the river and surrounding watershed in the Arkansas Delta.

       

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