Total streamflow across the
Thompson River
was last observed at
608
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,206
acre-ft of water today; about 20%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,010 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-09-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at
89,587 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Thompson River Near Thompson Falls Mt
reporting a streamflow rate of 608 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Thompson River At Trenton
with a gauge stage of 11.31 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Thompson River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,440 ft, the
Thompson River Near Thompson Falls Mt.
Last Updated | 2025-04-30 |
Discharge Volume | 1,206 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
608.0 cfs
+105.0 cfs (+20.87%) |
Percent of Normal | 20.2% |
Maximum |
89,587.0 cfs
2014-09-11 |
Seasonal Avg | 3,010 cfs |
The Thompson River is the largest tributary of the Fraser River, flowing through the south-central portion of British Columbia, Canada. The Thompson River has two main branches, the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River. The river is home to several varieties of Pacific salmon and trout. The area's geological history was heavily influenced by glaciation, and the several large glacial lakes have filled the river valley over the last 12,000 years. Archaeological evidence shows human habitation in the watershed dating back at least 8,300 years. The Thompson was named by Fraser River explorer, Simon Fraser, in honour of his friend, Columbia Basin explorer David Thompson. Recreational use of the river includes whitewater rafting and angling.