Freeze Watch
2026-04-18T08:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures reaching 18 to 25 degrees. * WHERE...All of the Front Range urban corridor and northeast plains. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be possible. Freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation.

DIAMOND RIVER

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Diamond River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Diamond River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Diamond River


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River Streamflow Levels
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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Diamond River Near Wentworth Location
USGS 01052500 		4990 cfs 8.16 ft 35.97
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
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Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

Historically, the river was used by indigenous people for transportation and fishing, and later by European explorers and traders. The river is fed by several tributaries and flows into the Slave River delta, ultimately draining into Great Slave Lake. The area surrounding the river is rich in natural resources, including minerals and oil, and several hydroelectric dams have been built along its course. The largest of these is the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, which creates Williston Lake, the largest reservoir in British Columbia. The dam provides hydroelectric power to the region and also supports agricultural irrigation. Recreational activities such as fishing and boating are popular on the Diamond River and its reservoirs.