Weiser River

Total streamflow across the Weiser River was last observed at 2,457 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,873 acre-ft of water today; about 63% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,871 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-04-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at 25,780 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Weiser River Nr Weiser Id reporting a streamflow rate of 1,560 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Weiser River, with a gauge stage of 5.9 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Weiser River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,647 ft, the Weiser River Nr Cambridge Id.

It flows through the Weiser River Valley which has been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years. The first European to explore the area was Donald Mackenzie in 1818. The river has been used for irrigation and agriculture since the late 1800s, and the construction of the Mann Creek Reservoir in the 1960s helped to regulate its flow. The Weiser River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking. The river provides habitat for a variety of fish including Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and smallmouth bass. Despite its importance to the local community, the river faces threats from climate change and development pressures.