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TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Malheur River Below Nevada Dam Near Vale Or
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,420 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Malheur River, with a gauge stage of
15.27 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Malheur River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 3,315 ft, the
Malheur R Be Warmsprings Res Nr Riverside Or.
The Malheur River is a tributary of the Snake River in eastern Oregon, United States. The river is approximately 190 miles long and has a drainage area of 4,700 square miles. The river is a significant source of irrigation water for agricultural purposes in the region. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Beulah Reservoir, the Warm Springs Reservoir, and the southern end of the Malheur Lake. The Beulah Reservoir is the largest reservoir on the river, used for irrigation and flood control. The Warm Springs Reservoir is a popular recreational area for fishing, camping, and boating. The Malheur River has a rich history, having been used by Native Americans for thousands of years for fishing and hunting. In the 19th century, European settlers started using the river for irrigation and agricultural purposes, leading to the construction of various dams and reservoirs.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Malheur R Be Warmsprings Res Nr Riverside Or
USGS 13215000 |
0 cfs | 3.37 ft | ||||||
|
Malheur River Below Nevada Dam Near Vale Or
USGS 13233300 |
1420 cfs | 15.27 ft | 198.32 |
History of the River
The Malheur River (local pronunciation: "MAL-hyure") is a 190-mile-long (306 km) tributary of the Snake River in eastern Oregon in the United States. It drains a high desert area, between the Harney Basin and the Blue Mountains and the Snake.
Despite the similarity of name, the river does not flow into nearby Malheur Lake, which is located in the enclosed Harney Basin southwest of the watershed of the river. When water levels were higher, Malheur Lake would drain into the Malheur River.