Waihee River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM, the Waihee River is flowing at 64 cfs at Dam Near Waihee, HI — 128% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Waihee 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 Dam Near Waihee, the Waihee River is running 64 cfs — 128% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 128% of normal).
How the Waihee 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
- Dam Near Waihee606 ft 64 cfs128%
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 Waihee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (128%).
Waihee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Waihee River At Dam Near Waihee HI
Oct 9, 9:35 PM · USGS 16614000 |
64 cfs | 128% | · | 1.77 ft | 4.2 ft below | 606 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 Waihee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Waihee 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).
Waihee River
The Waihee River is located on the island of Maui, Hawaii. It is approximately 10 miles long and has a total drainage area of 16.6 square miles. The river flows through the Waihee Valley and is known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as hiking and fishing. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, particularly for growing taro, a traditional Hawaiian food crop. There are two reservoirs on the river, the Wailoa Reservoir and the Kahakuloa Reservoir, which provide water for irrigation and drinking purposes. The Kahakuloa Dam, which was completed in 1928, is the largest dam on the river and is used to regulate water flow. The Waihee River has played an important role in the history and culture of the Hawaiian people, and continues to be a vital resource for the local community.
Fishing near the Waihee River
About the Waihee River
How is the Waihee River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Waihee River is flowing at 64 cfs at Dam Near Waihee, HI, about 128% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Waihee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Waihee River is at 128% 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.
What is flood stage on the Waihee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Dam Near Waihee (6.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.