TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Total streamflow across the
Jordan River
was last observed at
313
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
621
acre-ft of water today; about 102%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
306 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 178 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Jordan River, with a gauge stage of
3.56 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.
| Last Updated | 2024-12-19 |
| Discharge Volume | 621 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
313.0 cfs
-15.0 cfs (-4.57%) |
| Percent of Normal | 102.25% |
| Maximum |
971.0 cfs
2020-10-23 |
| Seasonal Avg | 306 cfs |
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 |
135 cfs | 1.84 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Jordan River Near East Jordan
USGS 04127800 |
178 cfs | 3.56 ft | -7.77 |
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.