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 North Fork River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the North Fork River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The North Fork River is a 108-mile-long tributary of the White River in southern Missouri. The river has played an important role in the state's history, serving as a source of water for early settlers and a transportation route for timber and other goods. The North Fork River flows through the Ozarks and is known for its clear, cold water and scenic beauty. The river is regulated by several dams and reservoirs, including the Norfork Dam and Reservoir, which provides hydroelectric power and flood control. The North Fork River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, and is home to a variety of fish, including rainbow and brown trout. The river is also used for agriculture, providing irrigation for crops such as soybeans and corn.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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North Fork River Near Tecumseh
USGS 07057500 |
971 cfs | 3.31 ft | -5.66 |
History of the River
The North Fork River or the North Fork of White River is a 109-mile-long (175 km) tributary of the White River, into which it flows near Norfork, Arkansas.
It rises in Wright County, Missouri, southeast of the city of Mountain Grove, and flows generally southwards through Douglas and Ozark counties. It flows through Mark Twain National Forest and gathers the waters of many streams, including its major tributary, Bryant Creek. The watershed includes major portions of eastern Douglas and Ozark counties and includes portions of Webster, Wright, Texas and Howell counties in Missouri.South of Tecumseh, Missouri, the river becomes Norfork Lake, a reservoir created by Norfork Dam in Baxter County, Arkansas. A few miles below the dam, the North Fork River joins the White River near the town of Norfork, Arkansas. The part of the river below the Norfork Dam is called the Norfork Tailwater and is a trout fishing stream.