Summary
Total streamflow across the
Edwards River
was last observed at
1,213
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,406
acre-ft of water today; about 129%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
937 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2013-03-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at
9,780 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Edwards River Near Orion
reporting a streamflow rate of 65.7 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Edwards River Near New Boston
with a gauge stage of 11.85 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Edwards River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 663 ft, the
Edwards River Near Orion.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2024-04-11 |
| Discharge Volume | 2,406 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
1,213.0 cfs
-128.0 cfs (-9.55%) |
| Percent of Normal | 129.46% |
| Maximum |
9,780.0 cfs
2013-03-11 |
| Seasonal Avg | 937 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Edwards River Near Orion
USGS 05466000 |
66 cfs | 1.53 ft | 104.67 | |||||
|
Edwards River Near New Boston
USGS 05466500 |
31 cfs | 11.85 ft | -5.57 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Edwards River is a river of New Zealand. A tributary of the Bealey River, it arises in the Polar Range to the east of Arthur's Pass and flows south-west within Arthur's Pass National Park. The Mingha River joins it just before it enters the Bealey. It is one of the headwaters of the Waimakariri River.A tramping track runs part of the way along the river to a backcountry hut.