VIRGIN RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 14, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Virgin River was last observed at 448 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 889 acre-ft of water today; about 103% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 433 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 River Near Bloomington reporting a streamflow rate of 162 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 17.06 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 2025-02-14
Discharge Volume 889 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 448.0 cfs
+335.0 cfs (+296.46%)
Percent of Normal 103.46%
Maximum 40,940.0 cfs
2023-03-16
Seasonal Avg 433 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
140 cfs 7.95 ft -4.59
Virgin River Ab La Verkin Creek Nr La Verkin
USGS 09406100
31 cfs 10.51 ft 2.28
Virgin River Ab Quail Creek Near Hurricane
USGS 09408135
73 cfs 6.78 ft 3.07
Virgin River Near Hurricane
USGS 09408150
89 cfs 6.94 ft 3.86
Virgin River Near Bloomington
USGS 09413200
162 cfs 7.21 ft 1.56
Virgin River Near St. George
USGS 09413500
146 cfs 8.37 ft 2.5
Virgin R Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield
USGS 09413700
64 cfs 17.06 ft -3.31
Virgin R At Littlefield
USGS 09415000
113 cfs 5.32 ft -3.48
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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