2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
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Summary
Total streamflow across the
Russian River
was last observed at
14,430
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
28,622
acre-ft of water today; about 74%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
19,512 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 Guerneville Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 4,070 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Russian R A Geyserville Ca
with a gauge stage of 28.66 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.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 28,622 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
14,430.0 cfs
-1470.0 cfs (-9.25%) |
| Percent of Normal | 73.96% |
| Maximum |
142,150.0 cfs
2025-02-05 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| 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 |
1110 cfs | 9.47 ft | -5.93 | |||||
|
Russian R Nr Hopland Ca
USGS 11462500 |
1370 cfs | 5.26 ft | -6.16 | |||||
|
Russian R Nr Cloverdale Ca
USGS 11463000 |
1380 cfs | 6.11 ft | -9.21 | |||||
|
Russian R A Geyserville Ca
USGS 11463500 |
2140 cfs | 28.66 ft | -9.32 | |||||
|
Russian R A Jimtown Ca
USGS 11463682 |
2080 cfs | 9.74 ft | -10.73 | |||||
|
Russian R A Digger Bend Nr Healdsburg Ca
USGS 11463980 |
357 cfs | 11.11 ft | 55.9 | |||||
|
Russian R Nr Healdsburg Ca
USGS 11464000 |
2280 cfs | 3.91 ft | -10.59 | |||||
|
Russian R Nr Windsor Ca
USGS 11465390 |
1960 cfs | 8.8 ft | 612.73 | |||||
|
Russian R Nr Guerneville Ca
USGS 11467000 |
4070 cfs | 10.79 ft | -9.56 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
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.