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MOJAVE RIVER

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 2 streamgages of the Mojave River


Summary

Total streamflow across the Mojave River was last observed at 127 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 252 acre-ft of water today; about 100% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 127 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 Barstow Ca reporting a streamflow rate of 115 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca with a gauge stage of 5.98 ft. 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.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-12-16
Discharge Volume 252 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 127.1 cfs
None cfs (None%)
Percent of Normal 100.0%
Maximum 3,730.0 cfs
2023-03-16
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca
USGS 10261500
12 cfs 5.98 ft 8.04
Mojave R A Barstow Ca
USGS 10262500
115 cfs 4.13 ft None
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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.