Entiat River

Total streamflow across the Entiat River was last observed at 1,516 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,007 acre-ft of water today; about 149% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,020 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2017-06-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 8,110 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Entiat River Near Entiat reporting a streamflow rate of 867 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Entiat River, with a gauge stage of 8.25 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Entiat River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,575 ft, the Entiat River Near Ardenvoir.

The river flows through the Entiat Valley, which is a region known for its agriculture, including orchards and vineyards. Historically, the Entiat River was used by Native Americans for fishing and gathering plants. In the early 1900s, several dams were constructed along the river to generate hydroelectric power, including the 45-megawatt Entiat Dam. The Entiat River is also home to several reservoirs, including the Lake Entiat reservoir, which is used for recreational activities such as boating and fishing. The river is an important source of water for irrigation and agriculture in the Entiat Valley. Despite being impacted by human development, the Entiat River remains an important habitat for fish and wildlife, including Chinook salmon and bald eagles.