Tucannon River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Tucannon River is flowing at 70 cfs near Starbuck, WA — 91% of normal for the date and up 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Tucannon River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Starbuck, the Tucannon River is running 70 cfs — 91% of normal, up 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 91% of normal).
How the Tucannon River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Starbuck743 ft 70 cfs91%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Tucannon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (91%).
Tucannon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Tucannon River Near Starbuck WA
Oct 2, 12:45 AM · USGS 13344500 |
70 cfs | 91% | +5% | 7.96 ft | 743 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Tucannon River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Tucannon River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Tucannon River
The Tucannon River is a 51-mile-long tributary of the Snake River located in southeastern Washington State. It was named after the Tucannon tribe of Native Americans who once lived in the area. The river has its source in the Blue Mountains and flows through the Tucannon Valley. It is a popular destination for recreational activities like fishing, hunting, and camping. The river is also used for irrigation and agriculture, with several irrigation projects in the area. There are two significant reservoirs along the Tucannon River, including the Tucannon River Reservoir and the Corps of Engineers Tucannon River Project. The latter was built in the 1960s to provide flood control, recreation, and water supply for nearby communities. The Tucannon River is an essential resource for the people of southeastern Washington, and its hydrology is carefully managed to support the region's economy and ecosystem.
About the Tucannon River
How is the Tucannon River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Tucannon River is flowing at 70 cfs near Starbuck, WA, about 91% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Tucannon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Tucannon River is at 91% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.