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POPLAR RIVER

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Total streamflow across the Poplar River was last observed at 88 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 174 acre-ft of water today; about 4% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,249 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-04-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at 8,284 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Poplar River Near Poplar Mt reporting a streamflow rate of 76 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Poplar River, with a gauge stage of 7.19 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Poplar River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,465 ft, the Poplar River At International Boundary.

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River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-13
Discharge Volume 174 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 87.8 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -2.2 cfs (-2.44%)
Percent of Normal 3.9%
Maximum 8,284.0 cfs
2023-04-14
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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Poplar River At International Boundary
USGS 06178000 		12 cfs 2.58 ft 7.27
Poplar River Near Poplar Mt
USGS 06181000 		76 cfs 7.19 ft -3.8
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