Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chelan River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Chelan River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chelan River At Chelan
USGS 12452500 |
85 cfs | 7.17 ft | 0 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Chelan River is a tributary of the Columbia River, in the U.S. state of Washington. Just 4.1 miles (6.6 km) long, it is the shortest river in Washington. Lake Chelan Dam is located at the river's source: the outlet of Lake Chelan. Nearly the entire river's flow is diverted to the Lake Chelan Powerhouse, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) downstream near the river's mouth. Thus the Chelan River is almost always dry. Statistics on the streamflow are taken at the tailrace of the powerhouse, measuring the water that would flow through the river were it not diverted, although not including small tributaries, including Daybreak Canyon, that join the Chelan riverbed from the Lake Chelan Dam to the canal outlet.