RUSSIAN RIVER

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Total streamflow across the Russian River was last observed at 5,046 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 10,009 acre-ft of water today; about 90% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,594 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-02-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at 142,150 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Russian R Nr Windsor Ca reporting a streamflow rate of 1,960 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Russian R A Geyserville Ca with a gauge stage of 26.12 ft. This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Russian River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 622 ft, the Russian R Nr Ukiah Ca.

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River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-14
Discharge Volume 10,009 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 5,046.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -1961.0 cfs (-27.99%)
Percent of Normal 90.21%
Maximum 142,150.0 cfs
2025-02-05
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River Streamflow Levels
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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Russian R Nr Ukiah Ca
USGS 11461000 		0 cfs 3.95 ft 50
Russian R Nr Talmage Ca
USGS 11462080 		235 cfs 7.05 ft -40.2
Russian R Nr Hopland Ca
USGS 11462500 		304 cfs 1.67 ft -38.09
Russian R Nr Cloverdale Ca
USGS 11463000 		430 cfs 3.91 ft -29.85
Russian R A Geyserville Ca
USGS 11463500 		687 cfs 26.12 ft -37.55
Russian R A Jimtown Ca
USGS 11463682 		772 cfs 6.79 ft -28.52
Russian R A Digger Bend Nr Healdsburg Ca
USGS 11463980 		389 cfs 8.58 ft -1.52
Russian R Nr Healdsburg Ca
USGS 11464000 		968 cfs 2.1 ft -28.82
Russian R Nr Windsor Ca
USGS 11465390 		1960 cfs 8.8 ft 612.73
Russian R Nr Guerneville Ca
USGS 11467000 		1650 cfs 6.68 ft -16.24
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Streamflow Elevation Profile

The river has a rich history and was once an important transportation route for lumber and agricultural products. Today, the river is used for a variety of recreational activities, including swimming, kayaking, and fishing. The Russian River is also an important source of water for agriculture and urban areas, with several dams and reservoirs located along its course. One notable dam is the Coyote Valley Dam, which creates Lake Mendocino and provides water for irrigation, as well as flood control. The river is home to several species of fish, including steelhead trout and chinook salmon, and is a popular spot for birdwatching. Despite its many uses, the Russian River faces challenges from drought, pollution, and the impacts of climate change.