Yellow River river
Total streamflow across the Yellow River was last observed at 6,050 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 11,999 acre-ft of water today; about 114% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,288 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-09-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at 68,265 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Yellow River Nr Milton reporting a streamflow rate of 1,320 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Yellow River Nr Oak Grove with a gauge stage of 82.89 ft. This river is monitored from 11 different streamgauging stations along the Yellow River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,024 ft, the Yellow River At Babcock.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Yellow River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Yellow River
All 11 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yellow River At Babcock
WI
USGS 05402000
|
49 | 2.40 | -5.3 | 40% | 2 | 8,060 | 1,024 |
|
Yellow River At Necedah
WI
USGS 05403000
|
225 | 9.90 | -6.3 | 49% | 7 | 21,800 | 907 |
|
Yellow River At Plymouth
IN
USGS 05516500
|
183 | 5.18 | -3.7 | 103% | 10 | 5,600 | 781 |
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Yellow River At Ga 124
GA
USGS 02207120
|
548 | 4.59 | 121.0 | 360% | 20 | 6,650 | 727 |
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Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd
GA
USGS 02207220
|
639 | 3.51 | 167.4 | 324% | 19 | 8,000 | 704 |
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Yellow River At Knox
IN
USGS 05517000
|
316 | 5.41 | -2.2 | 98% | 68 | 5,200 | 694 |
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Yellow River At Ion
IA
USGS 05389000
|
225 | 6.25 | -4.7 | 87% | 12 | 11,000 | 681 |
|
Yellow River At Gees Mill Road
GA
USGS 02207335
|
787 | 3.80 | 164.1 | 312% | 28 | 8,720 | 657 |
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Yellow River Nr Oak Grove
FL
USGS 02367900
|
820 | 82.89 | 114.1 | 171% | 91 | 19,500 | 85 |
|
Yellow River At Milligan
FL
USGS 02368000
|
938 | 3.29 | 137.5 | 134% | 104 | 24,100 | 51 |
|
Yellow River Nr Milton
FL
USGS 02369600
|
1,320 | 37.93 | 29.4 | 68% | 13 | 8,710 | 3 |
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
Yellow River
The Yellow River, also known as the Huang He, is the second-longest river in China, stretching over 5,464 km. It has played a significant role in Chinese history, often referred to as the "cradle of Chinese civilization." The river is renowned for its yellow color, caused by the high levels of silt and sediment in the water. However, this sedimentation has also caused devastating floods throughout history. To mitigate this, China has constructed several dams and reservoirs, including the Xiaolangdi Dam and the Sanmenxia Dam. These structures provide hydroelectric power and aid in flood control. Additionally, the river is a crucial source of irrigation for agriculture, supporting millions of people who live along its banks. Recreational activities, such as boating and fishing, are also popular in the Yellow River.
Track the Yellow 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 Yellow River
Where does the data for the Yellow 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.