WOOD RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 111 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 55.8 cfs
-306.2 cfs (-84.59%)
Percent of Normal 21.02%
Maximum 2,886.0 cfs
2023-12-19
Seasonal Avg 265 cfs

Total streamflow across the Wood River was last observed at 56 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 111 acre-ft of water today; about 21% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 265 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-12-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at 2,886 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Wood River Near Klamath Agency reporting a streamflow rate of 362 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Wood River Near Arcadia with a gauge stage of 2.56 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Wood River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,146 ft, the Wood River Near Klamath Agency.

The Wood River is a 68-mile long river that runs through south-central Oregon. It is a major tributary of the Klamath River, and its headwaters are located in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The river has played an important role in the history of the region, as it was used by Native American tribes for fishing and transportation. Today, the river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Gerber Reservoir, which provides irrigation water for agriculture in the area. The Wood River also supports recreational activities such as fishing and boating, and it is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Wood River Near Klamath Agency
USGS 11504115
362 cfs 1.18 ft 1.69
Wood River Near Arcadia
USGS 01117800
15 cfs 2.56 ft -28.85
Wood River At Hope Valley
USGS 01118000
41 cfs 1.97 ft -14.05
History of the River

The Wood River is a tributary of the Columbia River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The river's lower reach is flooded by Mica Dam on the Columbia River, until its inundation the river was formerly a tributary of the Canoe River. The lower Wood River is called Wood Reach, which is connected to Canoe Reach, the flooded lower portion of the Canoe River. Both are part of the Mica Dam's reservoir, Kinbasket Lake.

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