MEDIAN FLOW RATE · 1 YEAR
119cfs 36.1% vs avg
Optimal band: 136–184 cfs
PERIOD HIGH
4,211cfs
PERIOD LOW
41cfs
RUNNABLE
7%
last 1 year in band
Gauge Height
3.24ft
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DATA · USGS · NOAA · NWSUPDATED 2026-09-01 00:00 UTC
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