JORDAN RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-21
Discharge Volume 631 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 318.0 cfs
+33.0 cfs (+11.58%)
Percent of Normal 104.39%
Maximum 971.0 cfs
2020-10-23
Seasonal Avg 305 cfs

Total streamflow across the Jordan River was last observed at 318 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 631 acre-ft of water today; about 104% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 305 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-10-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at 971 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Jordan River Near East Jordan reporting a streamflow rate of 191 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Jordan River, with a gauge stage of 3.66 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Jordan River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,231 ft, the Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City.

The Jordan River is a 251-kilometer river that flows through the Middle East, originating from the Mount Hermon area in southern Syria, passing through Israel, and ending in the Dead Sea. It is a significant historical and religious site for Christians, Jews, and Muslims. The river is also an essential source of water for agriculture and drinking purposes in the region. The valley through which the Jordan River flows has numerous dams and reservoirs, including the Sea of Galilee, Lake Kinneret, and the Yarmouk River. These water bodies supply water to the surrounding areas, with many agricultural lands being irrigated by the river. Additionally, the Jordan River is a popular destination for tourists and recreational activities, such as rafting and kayaking. However, the river is facing significant environmental challenges, including pollution and water scarcity.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City
USGS 10171000
127 cfs 1.79 ft -0.78
Jordan River Near East Jordan
USGS 04127800
191 cfs 3.66 ft 21.66
History of the River

The Jordan River or River Jordan (Hebrew: נְהַר הַיַּרְדֵּן, Nahar ha-Yarden; Classical Syriac: ܢܗܪܐ ܕܝܘܪܕܢܢ‎, Arabic: نَهْر الْأُرْدُنّ‎, Nahr al-Urdunn; Ancient Greek: Ιορδάνης, Iordànes) is a 251-kilometre-long (156 mi) river in the Middle East that flows roughly north to south through the Sea of Galilee (Hebrew: כנרת Kinneret, Arabic: Bohayrat Tabaraya, meaning Lake of Tiberias) and on to the Dead Sea. Jordan and the Golan Heights border the river to the east, while the West Bank and Israel lie to its west. Both Jordan and the West Bank take their names from the river.
The river holds major significance in Judaism and Christianity since the Bible says that the Israelites crossed it into the Promised Land and that Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist in it.

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