POPLAR RIVER

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 2 streamgages of the Poplar River


Summary

Total streamflow across the Poplar River was last observed at 169 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 335 acre-ft of water today; about 102% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 166 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 158 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Poplar River, with a gauge stage of 7.65 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.




15-Day Weather Outlook


River Details

Last Updated 2026-03-23
Discharge Volume 335 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 169.0 cfs
-3.8 cfs (-2.2%)
Percent of Normal 101.56%
Maximum 8,284.0 cfs
2023-04-14
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Poplar River At International Boundary
USGS 06178000
11 cfs 2.59 ft -58.96
Poplar River Near Poplar Mt
USGS 06181000
158 cfs 7.65 ft 8.22
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile