Whitewater River river
Total streamflow across the Whitewater River was last observed at 3,691 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 7,322 acre-ft of water today; about 92% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,998 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-02-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 51,883 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Whitewater River At Brookville reporting a streamflow rate of 2,150 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Whitewater R A Windy Point Overflow Channel Ca with a gauge stage of 12.01 ft. This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Whitewater River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,242 ft, the Whitewater R At Towanda.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Whitewater River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Whitewater River
All 9 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whitewater R At Towanda
KS
USGS 07147070
|
32 | 1.83 | -7.9 | 19% | 0 | 26,400 | 1,242 |
|
Whitewater River Near Economy
IN
USGS 03274650
|
3 | 3.87 | -52.4 | 48% | 0 | 1,080 | 1,074 |
|
Whitewater R A Windy Point Overflow Channel Ca
CA
USGS 10257549
|
· | 12.01 | · | 0% | 0 | 1,960 | 1,038 |
|
Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel Ca
CA
USGS 10257548
|
444 | 4.99 | -4.1 | 89% | 0 | 796 | 1,038 |
|
Whitewater River Near Alpine
IN
USGS 03275000
|
1,010 | 6.40 | -26.3 | 211% | 59 | 27,500 | 761 |
|
Whitewater River At Brookville
IN
USGS 03276500
|
2,150 | 4.98 | -62.2 | 208% | 77 | 39,500 | 599 |
|
Whitewater R A Rancho Mirage Ca
CA
USGS 10259100
|
· | 6.36 | · | 0% | 0 | 12,100 | 194 |
|
Whitewater R A Indio Ca
CA
USGS 10259300
|
· | 6.63 | · | · | 0 | 15,400 | -2 |
|
Whitewater R Nr Mecca
CA
USGS 10259540
|
56 | 3.18 | -5.4 | 89% | 31 | 192 | -218 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Whitewater River
The Whitewater River is a 30-mile-long tributary of the Little Miami River in southwestern Ohio. It is a popular destination for whitewater kayaking and canoeing due to its fast-moving rapids and scenic beauty. The river's name is believed to have originated from the white foam created by the rapids. The river's hydrology is primarily influenced by rainfall and snowmelt. The river flows through several reservoirs, including East Fork Lake and William H. Harsha Lake, which are used for flood control, water supply, and recreational purposes. The river's water is also used for agricultural purposes such as irrigation. The river has a rich history, having played a crucial role in the development of the region's early industries, including mills and factories. Today, the Whitewater River is a popular recreational destination enjoyed by many outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation along the Whitewater River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Whitewater River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Whitewater River
Where does the data for the Whitewater River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.