+16.0 cfs (+4.34%) since yesterday
109.69% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Shasta River
was last observed at
385
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
764
acre-ft of water today; about 110%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
351 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,033 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Shasta R Nr Yreka Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 206 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Shasta River, with a gauge stage of
3.66 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Shasta River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,462 ft, the
Shasta R Nr Montague Ca.
Last Updated
2024-03-28
Streamflow
385.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
109.69%
Maximum
1,033.0 cfs
2024-01-14
About the shasta river
The Shasta River is a 58-mile-long tributary of the Klamath River located in Northern California. The river has a long history, as it was used by indigenous people for fishing, hunting, and gathering. In the 1850s, gold mining brought settlers to the area, and agriculture developed in the late 1800s. The river has two main reservoirs, the Dwinnell and the Shasta Reservoirs, which are used for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. The Shasta River also provides habitat for various fish species, including Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. Recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping are popular along the river, and agriculture remains an important part of the local economy. However, the river has faced challenges such as declining fish populations and water scarcity due to drought and increased demand for irrigation.