TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Clyde River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Clyde River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Clyde River is a major river in Scotland that flows from the Lowther Hills in Lanarkshire to the Firth of Clyde on the west coast. It is approximately 106 km (66 miles) long and has a catchment area of 1,700 square km. The river has played an important role in the history of Scotland, as it was a key transportation route for goods and people in the past. Today, there are several reservoirs and dams along the river that provide hydroelectric power and water for agriculture and industry. Some of the major reservoirs include the Daer Reservoir, the Lanark Loch, and the Carstairs Reservoir. The Clyde River is also a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clyde River At Newport
USGS 04296500 |
78 cfs | 3.33 ft | -14.41 |
History of the River
The River Clyde (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Chluaidh, pronounced [ˈavɪɲ ˈxl̪ˠuəj], Scots: Clyde Watter, or Watter o Clyde) is a river that flows into the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. It is the eighth-longest river in the United Kingdom, and the second-longest in Scotland. Traveling through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire. To the Romans, it was Clota, and in the early medieval Cumbric language, it was known as Clud or Clut, and was central to the Kingdom of Strathclyde (Teyrnas Ystrad Clut).
