Fraser River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Fraser River is flowing at 38 cfs at Tabernash Co, CO — 104% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 3.1 to 38 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Fraser River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Tabernash Co, the Fraser River is running 38 cfs — 104% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 86% of normal).
Highest against normal: Tabernash Co at 104%. Lowest: Upper Sta at 53%.
How the Fraser River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Upper Sta9,539 ft 3.1 cfs53%
- Winter Park8,944 ft 6.3 cfs86%
- Tabernash Co8,275 ft 38 cfs104%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Fraser River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (86%).
Fraser River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fraser River At Upper Sta CO
Oct 2, 1:15 AM · USGS 09022000 |
3.1 cfs | 53% | -3% | 0.55 ft | · | 9,539 ft |
|
Fraser River At Winter Park CO
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 09024000 |
6.3 cfs | 86% | -5% | 0.87 ft | 2.1 ft below | 8,944 ft |
|
Fraser River Below Crooked Creek At Tabernash Co CO
Oct 2, 1:15 AM · USGS 09033300 |
38 cfs | 104% | -4% | 2.74 ft | · | 8,275 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Fraser River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Fraser River
The Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia, Canada, stretching over 1,375 km from its source in the Rocky Mountains to its mouth at the Strait of Georgia. The river is named after Simon Fraser, an explorer who mapped the river in the early 1800s. The Fraser River is a significant source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power, with several reservoirs and dams along its course, including the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and the Site C Dam. The river also supports a thriving agricultural industry in the Fraser Valley, producing fruits and vegetables for local and international markets. Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming are popular along the river, which is home to several species of salmon and trout. The Fraser River has significant cultural and historical importance to Indigenous peoples, who have relied on its resources for thousands of years.
Fishing near the Fraser River
About the Fraser River
How is the Fraser River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Fraser River is flowing at 38 cfs at Tabernash Co, CO, about 104% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 3.1 to 38 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Fraser River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Fraser River is at 86% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Fraser River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Winter Park (3.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.