-2.2 cfs (-11.7%) since yesterday
100.0% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Mojave River
was last observed at
17
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
33
acre-ft of water today; about 100%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
17 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-03-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
3,730 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 12.9 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Mojave River, with a gauge stage of
7.05 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Mojave River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,654 ft, the
Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca.
Last Updated
2024-02-16
Streamflow
16.6 cfs
Percent of Normal
100.0%
Maximum
3,730.0 cfs
2023-03-16
About the mojave river
The Mojave River is a 110-mile-long stream in California, USA, that flows from the San Bernardino Mountains through the Mojave Desert and eventually into the Mojave River Reservoir. The river has been an important resource for indigenous people for thousands of years and played a significant role in the transportation of goods during the gold rush era. The river is fed by several springs and tributaries, including Deep Creek and Cedar Springs. The Mojave River Reservoir and the Jess Ranch Reservoir are two major dams on the river that provide water for irrigation and domestic use. The river supports agriculture in the Mojave Valley and provides recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, and fishing. However, the river is facing a range of environmental threats, including groundwater depletion, pollution, and invasive species.