Last Updated | 2024-11-19 |
Discharge Volume | 7,736 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
3,900.0 cfs
+80.0 cfs (+2.09%) |
Percent of Normal | 69.82% |
Maximum |
51,900.0 cfs
2017-05-31 |
Seasonal Avg | 5,586 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Wenatchee River
was last observed at
3,900
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
7,736
acre-ft of water today; about 70%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,586 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 1,460 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Wenatchee River, with a gauge stage of
17.92 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.
The Wenatchee River is a 90-mile long river in Washington State, USA. It flows through the Cascade Range and into the Columbia River. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting, and later by settlers for irrigation and transportation. The river is fed by snowmelt and rain and is known for its whitewater rapids, making it a popular destination for rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. The river is also used for agricultural irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, with several dams and reservoirs along its course, including the Lake Wenatchee Dam, Tumwater Dam, and Rock Island Dam. The river supports a diverse range of fish species, including salmon and steelhead, and is an important habitat for wildlife.
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wenatchee River At Plain
USGS 12457000 |
1100 cfs | 2.76 ft | -6.78 | |||||
Wenatchee River At Peshastin
USGS 12459000 |
1340 cfs | 2.94 ft | 5.51 | |||||
Wenatchee River At Monitor
USGS 12462500 |
1460 cfs | 17.92 ft | 6.57 |
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.