Cispus River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Cispus River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Cispus River
All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cispus River Ab Yellowjacket Creek Near Randle
WA
USGS 14231900
|
869 | 14.13 | 0.9 | 47% | 225 | 23,600 | 1,264 |
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Cispus River
The Cispus River is located in southwest Washington state and is a major tributary of the Lewis River. It is approximately 60 miles long and was named by Native Americans who lived in the area. The river has a varied hydrology, with steep drops and narrow canyons in some areas and wider, slower-moving sections in others. The river is home to several reservoirs, including the Cowlitz Falls Dam and the Mayfield Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and flood control. The Cispus River is used for recreational activities like fishing, kayaking, and camping, and is also used for agricultural purposes like irrigation. The river has historical significance, as it was once used by Native Americans for transportation and gathering of natural resources.
Recreation along the Cispus River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 27, T12n, R11e To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 35, T9n, R10e To Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary
- Road 2809 Bridge Crossing In Sw1/4 Of Sec 8, T10n, R8e To Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11n, R8e
- Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11n, R8e To Confluence With Cispus River
- Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 18, T9n, R9e To Confluence With Straight Creek
- Straight Creek To Confluence With Lewis River
Track the Cispus River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Cispus River
Where does the data for the Cispus River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.