+1250.0 cfs (+5.45%) since yesterday
87.06% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Methow River
was last observed at
24,200
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
48,000
acre-ft of water today; about 87%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
27,796 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-05-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at
64,920 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Methow River Near Pateros
reporting a streamflow rate of 7,710 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama
with a gauge stage of 17.54 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Methow River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,053 ft, the
Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama.
Last Updated
2024-05-17
Streamflow
24,200.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
87.06%
Maximum
64,920.0 cfs
2023-05-06
About the methow river
The Methow River is a tributary of the Columbia River and runs for approximately 80 miles through Washington State. The river was used by the Native American tribes for fishing and irrigation, and later by settlers for agriculture and mining. Today, the river is used primarily for recreational purposes such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The river is fed by snowmelt and has a hydrology that varies throughout the year. There are two major dams on the Methow River, the Methow Dam and the Alta Dam, which provide hydroelectric power to the region. The river is also important for agriculture, with farmers using water from the river to irrigate their crops. Overall, the Methow River is an important natural resource for the region, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water resources for agriculture.
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