POPLAR RIVER
Last Updated: May 3, 2026
Total streamflow across the
Poplar River
was last observed at
72
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
142
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
135 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 60.6 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Poplar River, with a gauge stage of
7.13 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.
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 2 streamgages of the Poplar River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-05-03 |
| Discharge Volume | 142 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
71.6 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -4.8 cfs (-6.28%) |
| Percent of Normal | 52.88% |
| 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 | 2.57 ft | -12.7 | |||||
|
Poplar River Near Poplar Mt
USGS 06181000 |
61 cfs | 7.13 ft | -5.02 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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