-26.0 cfs (-0.22%) since yesterday
93.07% of Normal
•
5 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Deschutes River
was last observed at
12,009
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
23,820
acre-ft of water today; about 93%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
12,903 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-04-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
35,060 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Deschutes River At Moody
reporting a streamflow rate of 6,430 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Deschutes River At E St Bridge At Tumwater
with a gauge stage of 26.2 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Deschutes River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,951 ft, the
Deschutes River Near Culver.
Last Updated
2024-03-29
Streamflow
12,009.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
93.07%
Maximum
35,060.0 cfs
2019-04-10
About the deschutes river
The Deschutes River is a major tributary to the Columbia River, running over 250 miles from its source in the Cascade Mountains to the Columbia River Gorge. The river has a rich history, with Indigenous peoples using the river for fishing and transportation for thousands of years. European explorers and settlers later used the river for transportation, trade, and agriculture.
Hydrologically, the river is fed by both snowmelt and springs, and is regulated by a number of dams, including the Pelton Round Butte Dam Complex. The complex includes the Round Butte Dam, which creates Lake Billy Chinook, a popular recreational area for boating, fishing, and camping.
The Deschutes River provides irrigation water for agriculture in the region, and also supports a thriving recreational industry, with activities such as whitewater rafting, fishing, and hiking. It is home to a number of fish species, including steelhead and salmon, which have faced challenges due to the construction of dams and other human impacts on the river.