Total streamflow across the
Wenatchee River
was last observed at
5,100
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,116
acre-ft of water today; about 98%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,190 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2017-05-31 when daily discharge volume was observed at
51,900 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Wenatchee River At Monitor
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,090 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Wenatchee River, with a gauge stage of
18.41 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Wenatchee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,810 ft, the
Wenatchee River At Plain.
Last Updated | 2025-03-09 |
Discharge Volume | 10,116 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
5,100.0 cfs
-70.0 cfs (-1.35%) |
Percent of Normal | 98.27% |
Maximum |
51,900.0 cfs
2017-05-31 |
Seasonal Avg | 5,190 cfs |
The Wenatchee River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington, originating at Lake Wenatchee and flowing southeast for 53 miles (85 km), emptying into the Columbia River immediately north of Wenatchee, Washington. On its way it passes the towns of Plain, Leavenworth, Peshastin, Dryden, Cashmere, Monitor, and Wenatchee, all within Chelan County. The river attracts kayaking and river rafting enthusiasts and tourism.
Tributaries include the Chiwawa River, Nason Creek, Peshastin Creek, and Icicle Creek. Its drainage basin is 1,333 square miles (3,450 km2) in area.