Jordan River river
Total streamflow across the Jordan River was last observed at 373 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 740 acre-ft of water today; about 125% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 298 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2026-04-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at 1,338 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Jordan River Near East Jordan reporting a streamflow rate of 200 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Jordan River, with a gauge stage of 3.58 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Jordan River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Jordan River
All 2 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City
UT
USGS 10171000
|
173 | 2.31 | 3.0 | 123% | 0 | 288 | 4,231 |
|
Jordan River Near East Jordan
MI
USGS 04127800
|
200 | 3.58 | -2.0 | 114% | 138 | 1,270 | 629 |
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
Jordan River
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.
Recreation along the Jordan River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Jordan 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 Jordan River
Where does the data for the Jordan 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.