Duchesne River Flow
As of 2026-08-02, the Duchesne River is flowing at a combined 197 cfs across 4 USGS streamgauges — 42% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 468 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Duchesne River was last observed at 197 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 391 acre-ft of water today; about 42% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 468 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-07-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 22,840 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Duchesne River At Myton reporting a streamflow rate of 69.7 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Duchesne River Near Randlett with a gauge stage of 5.01 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Duchesne River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,197 ft, the Duchesne River Near Tabiona.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Duchesne River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Duchesne River
All 4 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Duchesne River Near Tabiona
UT
USGS 09277500
|
32 | 0.66 | -7.6 | 67% | 11 | 2,680 | 6,197 |
|
Duchesne River At Myton
UT
USGS 09295000
|
70 | 2.99 | -6.1 | 104% | 9 | 6,750 | 5,071 |
|
Duchesne R Ab Uinta R Near Randlett
UT
USGS 09295100
|
40 | 2.82 | -15.7 | 122% | 2 | 6,600 | 4,839 |
|
Duchesne River Near Randlett
UT
USGS 09302000
|
55 | 5.01 | -11.0 | 106% | 0 | 8,420 | 4,759 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
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
Duchesne River
The Duchesne River flows through the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah, USA. The river is approximately 90 miles long and has a watershed area of 1,277 square miles. The river's hydrology is sourced from snowmelt and precipitation, making it an important source of water for irrigation and municipal use. The river also has several reservoirs and dams, including the Duchesne River Diversion Dam, the Rock Creek Dam, and the Starvation Reservoir. These structures provide water storage and regulate the flow of water downstream. The Duchesne River is a popular spot for outdoor recreational activities like fishing, boating, and camping. The river also supports agricultural activities such as hay, grain, and cattle production.
Recreation along the Duchesne River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Fishing
Track the Duchesne 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 Duchesne River
How is the Duchesne River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-02, the Duchesne River is flowing at a combined 197 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 42% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Duchesne River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Duchesne 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.