Total streamflow across the
Wood River
was last observed at
165
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
327
acre-ft of water today; about 41%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
403 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 414 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Wood River Near Arcadia
with a gauge stage of 3.1 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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 327 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
164.8 cfs
-249.2 cfs (-60.19%) |
Percent of Normal | 40.86% |
Maximum |
2,886.0 cfs
2023-12-19 |
Seasonal Avg | 403 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wood River Near Klamath Agency
USGS 11504115 |
414 cfs | 1.63 ft | 2.48 | |||||
Wood River Near Arcadia
USGS 01117800 |
48 cfs | 3.1 ft | -4.78 | |||||
Wood River At Hope Valley
USGS 01118000 |
117 cfs | 2.49 ft | -13.97 |
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.