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WENATCHEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
March 13, 2025


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
River Streamflow Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)3. Mar4. Mar5. Mar6. Mar7. Mar8. Mar9. Mar10. Mar11. Mar12. Mar02.5k5k7.5k
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)1. Jan1. Feb1. Mar1. Apr1. May1. Jun1. Jul1. Aug1. Sep1. Oct1. Nov1. Dec1. Jan025k50k75k
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
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Streamflow Elevation Profile
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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.