Owyhee River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Owyhee River Levels

October 4 2024

857 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+142.6 cfs (+49.27%) since yesterday
146.43% of Normal 4 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Owyhee River was last observed at 432 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 857 acre-ft of water today; about 146% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 295 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-04-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at 18,607 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam Or reporting a streamflow rate of 224 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Owyhee R Nr Mountain City with a gauge stage of 4.01 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Owyhee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,129 ft, the Owyhee R Nr Gold Creek.

Last Updated 2024-10-04
Streamflow 432.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 146.43%
Maximum 18,607.02 cfs
2024-04-06

About the owyhee river


The Owyhee River is a 346-mile-long (557 km) river that flows through Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada. The river was named after the Hawaiian fur trappers who worked in the area in the early 19th century. The Owyhee River basin is one of the least developed and most remote areas in the western United States. The river is fed by snowmelt and rainfall and is known for its steep canyons and rugged terrain. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Owyhee Dam, which creates Lake Owyhee, and the Unity Dam, which creates Unity Reservoir. These reservoirs are used for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. The Owyhee River is also a popular destination for fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The river flows through the Owyhee Canyonlands, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and pronghorn antelope.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Owyhee R Nr Gold Creek
USGS 13174500
29 cfs 1.01 ft 2.08
Owyhee R Nr Mountain City
USGS 13175100
37 cfs 4.01 ft 0
Owyhee River Nr Rome Or
USGS 13181000
142 cfs 1.48 ft 0
Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam Or
USGS 13183000
224 cfs 2.1 ft 0

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