MOYIE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 19, 2024


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Moyie River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Moyie River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Moyie River is a tributary of the Kootenai River in northern Idaho and southeastern British Columbia, Canada. The river is approximately 56 miles long, with its source in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia. The Moyie River is known for its hydroelectric power potential and is home to several dams, including the Moyie Dam and Powerhouse, which was built in the 1920s. The river and its reservoirs are used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping, and are also important for agricultural irrigation in the surrounding areas. The Moyie River has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back 10,000 years. The river was an important transportation route for early settlers and played a significant role in the region's logging and mining industries.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Moyie River At Eastport Id
USGS 12306500
99 cfs 3.5 ft 25.7
History of the River

The Moyie River is a 92-mile (148 km) long tributary of the Kootenai River (spelled Kootenay River in Canada) in the U.S. state of Idaho and the Canadian province of British Columbia. The Moyie River is part of the Columbia River basin, being a tributary of the Kootenay River, which is tributary to the Columbia River.

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