-24.0 cfs (-2.09%) since yesterday
67.53% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Wynoochee River
was last observed at
1,125
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,231
acre-ft of water today; about 68%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,666 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-01-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
21,710 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Wynoochee River Above Black Creek Nr Montesano
reporting a streamflow rate of 507 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Wynoochee River, with a gauge stage of
27.77 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Wynoochee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 632 ft, the
Wynoochee River Near Grisdale.
Last Updated
2024-04-24
Streamflow
1,125.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
67.53%
Maximum
21,710.0 cfs
2020-01-24
About the wynoochee river
The Wynoochee River is a 42-mile-long river in western Washington, United States. It originates in the Olympic Mountains and flows northwest into Wynoochee Lake, which is created by the Wynoochee Dam. The river then continues west and eventually flows into the Chehalis River near Aberdeen. The Wynoochee River is primarily used for hydroelectric power generation, with the Wynoochee Dam being the main source of power. The reservoir created by the dam is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and boating. The river has a rich history, with the Wynoochee Dam being built in the 1970s to provide power to the growing population of western Washington. The river also supports various agricultural activities along its banks. Despite the dam's benefits, it has had negative impacts on the river's ecosystem, including a decline in fish populations.
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