Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
Discharge Volume | 4,877 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
2,459.0 cfs
-52.0 cfs (-2.07%) |
Percent of Normal | 52.94% |
Maximum |
69,180.0 cfs
2018-05-12 |
Seasonal Avg | 4,645 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Okanogan River
was last observed at
2,459
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
4,877
acre-ft of water today; about 53%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,645 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-05-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at
69,180 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Okanogan River At Malott
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,120 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Okanogan River At Oroville
with a gauge stage of 6.4 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Okanogan River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 887 ft, the
Okanogan River At Oroville.
The Okanogan River is a 115-mile-long river that flows through Okanogan County in Washington state. The river has a rich history, as it was an important trade route for Native American tribes and later became a center for gold mining. Today, the river is used for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowmelt from the nearby Cascade Mountains. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Enloe Dam, which generates electricity for the region. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and rafting. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation for fruit orchards and hay farms.
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Okanogan River At Oroville
USGS 12439500 |
341 cfs | 6.4 ft | 0 | |||||
Okanogan River Near Tonasket
USGS 12445000 |
998 cfs | 4.81 ft | -1.19 | |||||
Okanogan River At Malott
USGS 12447200 |
1120 cfs | 3.38 ft | -3.45 |
The Okanogan River (known as the Okanagan River in Canada) is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 115 mi (185 km) long, in southern British Columbia and north central Washington. It drains a scenic plateau region called the Okanagan Country east of the Cascade Range and north and west of the Columbia, and also the Okanagan region of British Columbia. The Canadian portion of the river has been channelized since the mid-1950s.