VIRGIN RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
36.84, -113.97


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Virgin River was last observed at 258 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 512 acre-ft of water today; about 58% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 448 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-03-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at 40,940 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Virgin R At Littlefield reporting a streamflow rate of 140 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Virgin R Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield with a gauge stage of 17.08 ft. This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Virgin River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 3,508 ft, the Virgin River At Virgin.

The Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows through Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. The river is approximately 162 miles long and has a drainage area of about 4,000 square miles. The Virgin River has a significant history, with Native American tribes dating back thousands of years, and was explored by Spanish explorers in the 1700s. Today, the river is an important source of water for agriculture and recreation, with several reservoirs and dams along its length. The most significant reservoir is Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, which controls the flow of the Virgin River. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, canoeing, and hiking in Zion National Park, while the agriculture industry relies on the river for irrigation. Despite its importance, the river faces challenges due to climate change and water management issues.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 512 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 258.0 cfs
-2.0 cfs (-0.77%)
Percent of Normal 57.55%
Maximum 40,940.0 cfs
2023-03-16
Seasonal Avg 448 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Virgin River At Virgin
USGS 09406000
118 cfs 7.85 ft -1.67
Virgin River Ab La Verkin Creek Nr La Verkin
USGS 09406100
26 cfs 10.42 ft -2.28
Virgin River Ab Quail Creek Near Hurricane
USGS 09408135
50 cfs 6.4 ft 0
Virgin River Near Hurricane
USGS 09408150
52 cfs 6.57 ft 0
Virgin River Near Bloomington
USGS 09413200
81 cfs 6.69 ft -1.47
Virgin River Near St. George
USGS 09413500
84 cfs 8.05 ft 2.33
Virgin R Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield
USGS 09413700
81 cfs 17.08 ft -3
Virgin R At Littlefield
USGS 09415000
140 cfs 5.05 ft 0
History of the River

The Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River in the U.S. states of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. The river is about 162 miles (261 km) long. It was designated Utah's first wild and scenic river in 2009, during the centennial celebration of Zion National Park.

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