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MIDDLE TYGER RIVER
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
Total streamflow across the
Middle Tyger River
was last observed at
35
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
70
acre-ft of water today; about 35%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
101 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
4,084 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Middle Tyger River Near Lyman
reporting a streamflow rate of 18.2 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling
with a gauge stage of 6.89 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Middle Tyger River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 866 ft, the
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling.
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 2 streamgages of the Middle Tyger River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-04-14 |
| Discharge Volume | 70 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
35.4 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -2.9 cfs (-7.57%) |
| Percent of Normal | 35.07% |
| Maximum |
4,084.0 cfs
2024-01-10 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling
USGS 02157470 |
17 cfs | 6.89 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Middle Tyger River Near Lyman
USGS 02157510 |
18 cfs | 1.91 ft | -13.74 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It has played an important role in the region's history, serving as a major transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river is fed by several smaller streams and has two major reservoirs, Lake Bowen and Lake Blalock, which were constructed for flood control and to provide drinking water to nearby communities. The river's hydrology is influenced by seasonal rainfall patterns and the topography of the surrounding landscape. The Middle Tyger River is a popular destination for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and swimming, and is also used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering.
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