Total streamflow across the
Klickitat River
was last observed at
2,673
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,302
acre-ft of water today; about 103%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,594 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2012-03-31 when daily discharge volume was observed at
20,772 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Klickitat River Near Pitt
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,420 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Klickitat River, with a gauge stage of
4.83 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Klickitat River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,745 ft, the
Klickitat River Above West Fork Near Glenwood.
The Klickitat River in Washington state is a 75-mile-long tributary of the Columbia River. Historically, the river was important to Native American tribes such as the Yakama and Klickitat, who relied on the river for fishing and transportation. The river's hydrology is characterized by high flows in the spring and early summer, followed by lower flows in the fall and winter. The river is home to several dams and reservoirs, including the Laurance Lake Reservoir and the Box Canyon Dam. These structures provide hydroelectric power and irrigation water for local agriculture. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 5,302 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
2,673.0 cfs
+240.0 cfs (+9.86%) |
Percent of Normal | 103.06% |
Maximum |
20,772.0 cfs
2012-03-31 |
Seasonal Avg | 2,594 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Klickitat River Above West Fork Near Glenwood
USGS 14107000 |
183 cfs | 1.39 ft | -5.18 | |||||
Klickitat River Bl Summit Creek Near Glenwood
USGS 14111400 |
1070 cfs | 4.57 ft | 4.9 | |||||
Klickitat River Near Pitt
USGS 14113000 |
1420 cfs | 4.83 ft | 16.39 |
The Klickitat River is a tributary of the Columbia River, nearly 96 miles (154 km) long, in south-central Washington in the United States. It drains a rugged plateau area on the eastern side of the Cascade Range northeast of Portland, Oregon. In 1986, 10 miles (16 km) of the river were designated Wild and Scenic from the confluence with Wheeler Creek, near the town of Pitt, to the confluence with the Columbia River.