Wainiha River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM, the Wainiha River is flowing at 59 cfs near Hanalei, HI — 995% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Wainiha 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 Hanalei, the Wainiha River is running 59 cfs — 995% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 995% of normal).
How the Wainiha 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
- Hanalei990 ft 59 cfs995%
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 Wainiha River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (995%).
Wainiha River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wainiha River Near Hanalei HI
Oct 9, 9:35 PM · USGS 16108000 |
59 cfs | 995% | · | 2.84 ft | 3.2 ft below | 990 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.
Wainiha 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).
Wainiha River
The Wainiha River is located on the north shore of the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The river is approximately 7 miles long and has a rich history dating back to ancient Hawaiian times, where it was used for fishing and transportation. Today, the river is used for both agricultural and recreational purposes. The Wainiha Powerhouse is a hydroelectric power plant that was built in the early 1900s, and is still in operation today. The river is also used for irrigation of taro farms and other crops in the surrounding area. There are no dams on the Wainiha River, however, it does have several reservoirs, including the Wainiha Reservoir and the Lumahai Reservoir, which both provide water for the surrounding farmland. The river is popular among kayakers and hikers, who can explore its scenic beauty and lush surroundings.
Fishing near the Wainiha River
About the Wainiha River
How is the Wainiha River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Wainiha River is flowing at 59 cfs near Hanalei, HI, about 995% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wainiha River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wainiha River is at 995% 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 Wainiha River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Hanalei (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.