NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. The Thompson River joins the Fraser River in Lytton. Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps, Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps, Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks, Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks. Customize table to display other current-condition parameters, TARRYALL CREEK AT UPPER STATION NEAR COMO, CO. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER ABOVE CHEESMAN LAKE, CO. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BLW BRUSH CRK NEAR TRUMBULL, CO, EAST PLUM CR ABV HASKINS GULCH NR CASTLE ROCK, CO, PLUM CREEK AT TITAN ROAD NEAR LOUVIERS, CO, DUTCH CR AT PLATTE CANYON DRIVE NEAR LITTLETON, CO, BIG DRY CREEK BELOW C-470 AT HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO, SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BELOW UNION AVE, AT ENGLEWOOD,C, BEAR CREEK ABOVE BEAR CREEK LAKE NEAR MORRISON, CO, TURKEY CREEK ABOVE BEAR CREEK LAKE NEAR MORRISON C, LITTLE DRY CREEK NR ARAPAHOE RD AT CENTENNIAL, CO, HARVARD GULCH AT COLORADO BLVD. Clicking the station marker will open an info window for the selected station. Numerous roads and homes in Orange are subject to flooding. Re-approved 11 August 1921 for Geological Survey publication #1945 (Summary Report 1921, Pt.A, p.72). [16], Several bird species are found in Thompson River environments, including osprey, merganser, wood ducks, and American dippers. While the river is still high, it says flows in the river and its tributaries around Barriere, Clearwater and Blue River have dropped below a two-year return period. For details. The rapids of the lower Thompson are used for recreational whitewater rafting. Rainfall and snowmelt across the region has led to on-going rises in rivers draining from the Cariboo Mountains, the River Forecast Centre said, noting there is a significant snowpack still in the mountains. The Thompson River has two main branches, the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River. The river is home to large populations of Pacific salmon, including coho, sockeye, pink and chinook. The ice moved out of the Thompson River region approximately 11,000 BCE, and migration by the ancestors of the Nlaka'pamux and Secwepemc people is thought to have occurred soon after. Just below the town of Spences Bridge was the site of a major rail disaster in the early 20th century. For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs across much of Orange. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 30 days. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says it is because of the snow that is still left to melt. BIG THOMPSON RIVER AT LOVELAND, CO. [12] Archaeological investigation in the North Thompson has been sparse, but artifacts near Bridge Lake to the west of the river have been dated to 3000 BCE, while pieces found near the tributary Clearwater River are possibly as old as 6000 to 7000 BCE. Low numbers have prompted conservation organizations and sportsman's associations to petition Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), for Canada's Species At Risk Act (SARA) protections. Subsequently designated North Branch of Thompson River; labelled "Thompson River, North Branch" on Pemberton's 1871 map of British Columbia. The official hydrometric station drainage areas will be updated after the polygons have undergone a final review. North American Datum of 1983 Water data back to 1979 are available online. . The area's geological history was heavily influenced by glaciation, and the several large glacial lakes have filled the river valley over the last 12,000 years. Latitude: 40.069306 N, NOTE: Forecasts for the Thompson River (IA/MO) . FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Water reaches the low-steel of the Highway 6 bridge located one mile west of Trenton. A flood watch means river levels are rising and approaching or may exceed bankfull. 7 days. Many river rafting companies offer a variety of trips through the rapids. Thompson River River Levels & Streamflow Data Thompson River 3 Streamgauges Max Discharge: 192 cfs Deepest Point: 10.59ft Maximum discharge along the river was observed at the Thompson River At Trenton with a streamflow rate of 192 cfs. [19] The river attracted anglers from around the world seeking powerful Thompson River steelhead. Re-approved 11 August 1921 for Geological Survey publication #1945 (Summary Report 1921, Pt.A, p.72). North Thompson River adopted 23 April 1912 for Dominion Sectional sheet 111, Kamloops, as labelled on Geological Survey sheet 557, 1895 (Ottawa file OBF 0022). About 17.4 kilometres (10.8 mi) upstream from the small town of Avola, the North Thompson River is forced through a narrow chute only about 30 feet (9.1 m) wide, creating a rapid that resembles the Fraser's famous rapid. The Clearwater River drains much of Wells Gray Provincial Park. High water on the Thompson River in Kamloops in 2020. Tensas River SE of Tendal, LA. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. NR KREMMLING, CO. PINEY RIVER BELOW PINEY LAKE, NEAR MINTURN, CO. GRIZZLY CREEK NR GRIZZLY LAKE NR GLENWOOD SPGS, CO, MONTE CRISTO DIVERSION NEAR HOOSIER PASS, CO, BEMROSE-HOOSIER DIVERSION NEAR HOOSIER PASS, CO, MCCULLOUGH-SP-CRYS-DIVERSION NEAR HOOSIER PASS, CO. TENMILE CREEK BL NORTH TENMILE C, AT FRISCO, CO. STRAIGHT CR BLW LASKEY GULCH NR DILLON, CO, ELLIOTT CREEK FEEDER CANAL TO GREEN MTN RES, CO, BLUE RIVER BELOW GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, CO, RESOLUTION CREEK AT CAMP HALE NEAR RED CLIFF, CO, TURKEY CREEK BELOW TATES GULCH NR RED CLIFF, CO. GORE CREEK AT UPPER STATION, NEAR MINTURN, CO. GORE CREEK ABV RED SANDSTONE CREEK AT VAIL, CO, EAGLE R BLW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT AVON, CO, EAGLE RIVER BELOW MILK CREEK NEAR WOLCOTT, CO, ROARING FORK RIVER ABV LOST MAN CR NEAR ASPEN, CO, LINCOLN CREEK BELOW GRIZZLY RESERVOIR NR ASPEN, CO. ROARING FORK RIVER AB DIFFICULT C NR ASPEN, CO. HUNTER CREEK FEEDER CONDUIT NEAR ASPEN, CO, HUNTER CREEK CONDUIT BYPASS NEAR ASPEN, CO, MIDWAY CREEK FEEDER CONDUIT NEAR ASPEN, CO, MIDWAY CREEK CONDUIT BYPASS NEAR ASPEN, CO, NO NAME CREEK FEEDER CONDUIT NEAR ASPEN, CO, NO NAME CREEK CONDUIT BYPASS NEAR ASPEN, CO, ROARING FORK RIVER BLW MAROON CREEK NR ASPEN, CO, NORTH CUNNINGHAM CREEK CONDUIT BYPASS NR NORRIE,CO, CRYSTAL RIVER ABV AVALANCHE CRK, NEAR REDSTONE, CO. ROARING FORK RIVER AT GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. COLORADO RIVER BELOW GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. DRY FORK AT UPPER STATION NEAR DE BEQUE, CO. COLO RIVER BELOW GRAND VALLEY DIV NR PALISADE, CO, COLORADO RIVER NEAR COLORADO-UTAH STATE LINE, BIG SALT WASH AT GOVT HIGHLINE CANAL NR LOMA, CO, COLORADO R ABV ROARING FORK R AT GLENWOOD SPGS, CO, TAYLOR RIVER ABOVE TRAIL CREEK NR TAYLOR PARK, CO. WILLOW CREEK ABOVE TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR, CO. TAYLOR RIVER BELOW TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR, CO. ELK CREEK AT COAL CREEK ABV CRESTED BUTTE, CO, COAL CREEK ABV MCCORMICK DTCH AT CRESTED BUTTE, CO, EAST RIVER BELOW CEMENT CREEK NR CRESTED BUTTE, CO, SLATE R AB BAXTER GL @HWY 135 NR CRESTED BUTTE, CO, SLATE RIVER ABV O-B-J CREEK NR CRESTED BUTTE, CO, GUNNISON RIVER AT GUNNISON WHITEWATER PARK, CO, LAKE FORK BLW LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL NR LAKE CITY, CO, CIMARRON RIVER BLW SQUAW CREEK AT CIMARRON, CO, DYER CREEK ABOVE DYER FORK DITCH NEAR MAHER, CO, GUNNISON RIVER AT CNTY RD 32 BELOW GUNNISON, CO, COCHETOPA CREEK BELOW ROCK CREEK NEAR PARLIN, CO, ANTHRACITE CREEK ABOVE MOUTH NEAR SOMERSET. In addition, backwater flooding along Muddy Creek begins to affect Morningsun Drive in southeast Trenton. This is an upgrade from the High Streamflow Advisory that was issued on May 31. Water levels are near those reached with the storm surge from Hurricane Ike in 2008. Moderate flooding can be expected along the river with some roads in Orange likely flooded. The first commercial rafting operation on the river began in the 1970s, based out of Spences Bridge. 99FK067 N. Thompson North Thompson River at Barriere 136.1 136.1 136.0 135.9 135.8 135.7 135.6 135.5 135.4 135.3 (Routing Station) 132.6 127.6 123.9 121.9 119.8 117.2 114.0 113.4 111.8 111.8 FORECAST OF DISCHARGES FOR THOMPSON RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES Forecast effective as of 11:09 AM, December 13, 2022 4 AT USAFA, CO, RESERVOIR NO. long-term monitoring stations on the Thompson River are South Thompson River at Kamloops and Thompson River at Spences Bridge. These slides have caused major damage to the rail lines and farming operations in the river valley. SAND CRK ABV BURLINGTON DITCH NR COMMERCE CITY, CO, FIRST CR BEL BUCKLEY RD, AT ROCKY MTN ARSENAL, CO, BIG DRY CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR FORT LUPTON, CO, TOLL GATE CREEK ABOVE 6TH AVE AT AURORA, CO, S CLEAR CR ABV LOWER CABIN CR RES NR GEORGETOWN,CO, S CLEAR CR ABV LWR CABIN CR RES SPILWY NR GEORGTWN, LEAVENWORTH CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR GEORGETOWN, CO, CLEAR CREEK ABV WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK NR EMPIRE CO, WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK ABV MOUTH NR EMPIRE, CO, NORTH CLEAR CREEK ABOVE MOUTH NR BLACK HAWK, CO, LITTLE DRY CRK BLW FEDERAL BLVD AT WESTMINSTER, CO, LEFT HAND CREEK AT HOVER ROAD NEAR LONGMONT, CO, FOURMILE CREEK AT LOGAN MILL ROAD NEAR CRISMAN, CO, BOULDER CREEK AT NORTH 75TH ST. NEAR BOULDER, CO, ST VRAIN CR BLW BOULDER CR AT HWY 119 NR LONGMONT, BIG THOMPSON BL MORAINE PARK NR ESTES PARK, CO, JOE WRIGHT CREEK ABOVE JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR, CO, JOE WRIGHT CREEK BELOW JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR, CO, N FK CACHE LA POUDRE R ABV HALLIGAN RES NR VA DALE, N FK CACHE LA POUDRE R BLW HALLIGAN RES NR VA DALE, NORTH FORK CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER AT LIVERMORE, CO, CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER AT FORT COLLINS, CO, CACHE LA POUDRE RIV AB BOXELDER CRK NR TIMNATH, CO. EF ARKANSAS R AT US HIGHWAY 24, NR LEADVILLE, CO. HALFMOON CR BL HALFMOON DIVERSION NR LEADVILLE, CO, ARKANSAS RIVER BELOW EMPIRE GULCH NEAR MALTA, CO, FOURMILE CREEK BELOW CRIPPLE CREEK NEAR VICTOR, CO, BEAVER CR ABV UPPER BEAVER CEMETERY NR PENROSE, CO, BEAVER CREEK ABOVE HIGHWAY 115 NEAR PENROSE, CO. TURKEY CREEK AB TELLER RES NEAR STONE CITY, CO. TELLER RESERVOIR SPILLWAY NEAR STONE CITY, CO, ARKANSAS RIVER AT MOFFAT STREET AT PUEBLO, CO, ARKANSAS RIVER TRIBUTARY ABOVE HWY 227 AT PUEBLO, TURKEY CR WEST SEEP BL TELLER RES NR STONE CITY,CO, TURKEY C EAST SEEP BL TELLER RES NR STONE CITY, CO. FOUNTAIN CREEK NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. MONUMENT C AB N.GATE BLVD AT USAF ACADEMY, CO. That said, Wightman said he is not relieved yet. The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the North Thompson River including its tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater. Prices and download plans . [15], The Thompson River and its two branches are mostly unprotected through parks or reserves. The Thompson River is the largest tributary of the Fraser River, flowing through the south-central portion of British Columbia, Canada.The Thompson River has two main branches, the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River.The river is home to several varieties of Pacific salmon and trout. North Thompson River at McLure (Water Survey of Canada gauge 08LB064) is flowing at 2200 m3/s (between 5-year and 10-year flow) with additional modest rises expected to continue through Thursday. Thompson-Nicola Regional District The B.C. If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. [7] The last large glacial lake, Lake Deadman, was drained by a catastrophic ice dam failure, called a jkulhlaup, in about 10,000 BCE. The Louisiana weigh station is flooded. Note that the drainage basin polygons are a prerelease dataset that will continue to be updated as new polygons are added. In this report, nine years of data (1987-1995) obtained under the Canada - B.C. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! There has just been this possibility since the May long weekend of an extreme weather event that weve been so fortunate not to have.. Water level and flow Real-Time Data Real-Time Hydrometric Data Map Search Layers Drainage Basin Delineation Polygon Transparency 20% Station Filters Reset Map Legend Water Level or Discharge Data within the Last 6 Hours No Recent Water Level or Discharge Data Water Level or Discharge Data within the Last 6 Hours (Seasonal) The river is home to several varieties of Pacific salmon and trout. A notable feature along the North Thompson is Little Hells Gate, a mini-replica of the much larger rapid on the Fraser downstream from the mouth of the Thompson. Extreme Water Levels 8770475 Port Arthur, TX. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway and the mainline of the Canadian Pacific Railway parallel the river. Its going to keep the rivers very high. Many river rafting companies offer a variety of trips through the rapids. Please use screen capture to print the map. Monitoring location 06899500 is associated with a STREAM in GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. Flooding in areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | Source: BC place name cards, files, correspondence and/or research by BC Chief Geographer/Geographical Names Office. Weather Forecast Office Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, MO, Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Trenton. [15] Pink salmon spawn mostly below Kamloops Lake, while coho spawning beds are found in 40 of the Thompson watershed's streams and rivers. The human remains date to 8250 BCE, and bone analysis suggests the person was a hunter with small amounts of his protein coming from salmon. About This Location. Reference Frame. flood which is noted on the high water markers. Unsettled weather is forecast to continue through this week, with showers mid-week and again over the weekend, brining additional runoff., Elsewhere in the Southern Interior, the River Forecast Centre has lifted some high streamflow advisories in the Merritt, Kelowna, and Cache Creek areas that were put in place last week, because of repeated periods of moderate to heavy rain. Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec; Current Conditions for Colorado: Streamflow -- 355 site (s) found. Just stay away from the water, Wightman said, noting high water makes it impossible to rescue people from the river. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says it is because of the snow that is still left to melt. [5] Rapids on the river reach up to Class 5 on the International Scale of River Difficulty. This would be the value of the stage readings prior to 2009. Identified as North River in Canada Gazette, 14 October 1865, p.7. Its extremely high, very fast right now. Some of its tributaries, such as the Clearwater, are more protected through large parks like Wells Gray. The forecasts were projecting us to get up to around a 1999 mark, which is about a metre shy of where we are right now, he said. KREMMLING, CO, MUDDY CRK BLW WOLFORD MTN RESER. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers. FOIA The North Thompson originates at the toe of the Thompson Glacier[4] in the Cariboo Mountains west of the community of Valemount and flows generally south towards Kamloops and the confluence with the South Thompson. [8] The area downstream from the town of Ashcroft is prone to landslide events; eight major events between 1880 and 1982 have been recorded. Page Last Modified: 2023-01-18 09:03:10 EST However, unlike major river systems to the north and east like the Columbia and Nechako, the Thompson has no hydroelectric dams or major man-made water diversions. AT DENVER, CO. WEIR GULCH UPSTREAM FROM 1ST AVE. AT DENVER, CO. CHERRY CREEK NEAR FRANKTOWN, CO. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Continued near-seasonal to below-seasonal temperatures are expected through this week, with continued moderate rates of snowmelt expected, the River Forecast Centre added. River Forecast Centre has upgraded its ranking to a flood watch for the North Thompson River, including tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater. This is also the deepest point on the Thompson River, with a gauge stage of 10.59 ft. Products available at 8770475 Port Arthur, TX Snow monitoring locations at Yanks Peak is at record snow pack for this time of year based on a 25-year monitoring record.. Users should be aware that drainage areas derived from these polygons may differ from the official hydrometric station drainage areas published by WSC. . Utility Services Manager, Greg Wightman, says the City's emergency operations centre - which was activated yesterday as a precaution - will likely remain active for several weeks. NORTH FORK GUNNISON RIVER NEAR SOMERSET, CO. HUBBARD CREEK AT HIGHWAY 133 AT MOUTH NR BOWIE, CO, NORTH FORK GUNNISON RIVER BELOW PAONIA, CO, LEROUX CREEK ABOVE MOUTH NEAR HOTCHKISS, CO, NORTH FK GUNNISON RIVER ABOVE MOUTH NR LAZEAR, CO, UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO, LOUTSENHIZER ARROYO AT HWY 50 NEAR OLATHE CO, LAKE FORK SAN MIGUEL RV ABV TROUT LAKE NR OPHIR CO, SOUTH FORK SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR OPHIR, CO, SAN MIGUEL RIVER AT BROOKS BRIDGE NEAR NUCLA CO, YAMPA RIVER ABOVE STAGECOACH RESERVOIR, CO, YAMPA RIVER BELOW STAGECOACH RESERVOIR, CO, FISH CR AT UPPER STA NR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, YAMPA RIVER BELOW SODA CREEK AT STEAMBOAT SPGS, CO, YAMPA RIVER ABOVE ELKHEAD CREEK NEAR HAYDEN, CO, ELKHEAD CREEK ABOVE LONG GULCH, NEAR HAYDEN, CO, WHITE RIVER ABOVE COAL CREEK NEAR MEEKER, CO. PICEANCE CREEK BL RYAN GULCH, NR RIO BLANCO, CO. WHITE RIVER BELOW BOISE CREEK, NEAR RANGELY, CO. LOS PINOS R ABV VALLECITO RES NR BAYFIELD, CO, CASCADE CR ABV CASCADE CR DIVERSION NR ROCKWOOD CO, CASCADE CR BLW CASCADE CR DIVERSION NR ROCKWOOD CO, ANIMAS RIVER AT TALL TIMBER RESORT ABOVE TACOMA,CO, ANIMAS RIVER BLW DURANGO PUMP PLANT NR DURANGO, CO. MUD CREEK AT STATE HIGHWAY 32, NEAR CORTEZ, CO. MCELMO CREEK ABOVE TRAIL CANYON NEAR CORTEZ, CO, MCELMO CREEK NEAR COLORADO-UTAH STATE LINE. About This Location: Latitude: 40.069306 N, Longitude: 93.638028 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84 . Backwater along the Weldon River causes flooding at Northwest 22nd Avenue and Route A north of Trenton. Flood watches and high streamflow advisories remain in effect on the Dean, Liard, Skeena and Bulkley rivers in Northern B.C. Sandbags are piled high in . provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. River - Watercourse of variable size, which has tributaries and flows into a body of water or a larger watercourse. Longitude: 93.638028 W, The North Thompson River is the northern branch of the Thompson River, the largest tributary of the Fraser River, in the Canadian province of British Columbia. River Forecast Centre (bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/) has issued a Flood Watch Advisory for the North Thompson River, South Thompson River and the Thompson River through Kamloops and downstream. Please enable JavaScript or use Station Search. If you reached this page through a bookmark, you are trying to access a page that has been removed due to site redesign. For most of its length, the river is paralleled by Highway 5, and the Canadian National Railway (both of which cross the river a couple of times). About 17.4 kilometres (10.8mi) upstream from the small town of Avola, the river is forced through a narrow chute only about 30 feet (9.1m) wide creating a rapid that resembles the Fraser's famous rapid. 7.51 3.69 vaww02. A lock ( The area's geological history was heavily influenced by glaciation, and the several large glacial . Lock The Thompson River in Kamloops has risen about 1.2 metres since the start of this month, as the City braces for a flood as bad as 1999 - a flood which is noted on the high water markers at Riverside Park. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. [see Thompson River for biographical detail about namesake David Thompson.]. [13] He named the river after his colleague, David Thompson, who had mapped much of western Canada and was at the time exploring the Columbia River basin to the east. In 2016, annual steelhead numbers entering the Thompson were estimated to be less than 400 fish. While 1972 levels are not anticipated, the City of Kamloops has urged. The River Forecast Centre will be releasing the latest snowpack data tomorrow. More info . This flow direction was influenced by large ice buildups in the Thompson valley, which created extensive glacial lakes. 5040'54"N, 12020'27"W at the approximate mouth of this feature. NAD83/WGS84, Search by city or zip code. Current conditions of DISCHARGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. We have seen the river rise about a foot overnight here and with an expected peak sometime around tomorrow morning., Its not going to be a peak followed by a drastic decline at this point because theres so much snow still to melt. Aquatic insects found in the river system are dominated by three groups: mayflies, midges, and caddisflies. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here, Latitude: 30.097222 N, This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Thompson River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 2,440 ft, the With the both the North and South Thompson River set to peak this weekend, the City of Kamloops says water levels will remain relatively high through the Canada Day long weekend. Steward Road may become impassable near the weigh station in Louisiana. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. "The kind of worst case scenario that we've been speaking about for a while, kind of the North . "Since water levels are relatively high for this time of year, the river . Important Legacy real-time page Monitoring location 06741510 is associated with a STREAM in LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO. Southwest 30th Avenue floods a quarter mile south of Highway 6. Official websites use .gov Red Chute Bayou near Elm Grove, LA. The Thompson River valley has existed in some form for at least 50 million years; however, for much of its history, it did not drain to the southwest into the Pacific Ocean as it does today. Thursday's anniversary comes as flooding concerns are elevated for the North Thompson and the South Thompson rivers. Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected. Horizontal Datum: Low lying areas north of the gage are flooded. Backwater along the Weldon River causes flooding at Northwest 22nd Avenue and Route A north of Trenton. Golden eagles are found near the confluence with the Fraser,[17] and Bald eagles congregate on the river during the salmon run. The North Thompson passes by several small communities, the most notable being Blue River, Clearwater, and Barriere. Red River near Hosston, LA. 28: Low lying areas north of the gage are flooded. [20] By the late 1990s, steelhead populations began to decline due to a wide variety of adverse environmental conditions and overfishing by commercial and First Nations gill netters. The North Thompson's largest tributary is the Clearwater River, which joins at the town of Clearwater. Thompson River at Trenton, MO. [5] Geologists believe water from the river flowed northward, through the Cariboo region, eventually entering what is the modern-day Peace River drainage basin and ending up in the Arctic Ocean. For more information, please see the documentation. Change time span. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Colorado is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates This is also the deepest point on the Thompson River, with a gauge stage of Horizontal Datum: From this point, the Thompson waters stopped flowing eastward into the Columbia River system, and the river became a tributary of the Fraser. If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. For details. (Photo via Victor Kaisar). Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Flooding of mainly secondary roads near the river can be expected. Please update your bookmark. Visit https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations for access to new EXPERIMENTAL products and services from the National Water Center: National Hydrologic Discussion, Area Hydrologic Discussion, Flood Hazard Outlook and the National Water Center Visualization Services, a suite of geospatial services depicting River Forecast Center and National Water Model information. Visit https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations for access to new EXPERIMENTAL products and services from the National Water Center: National Hydrologic Discussion, Area Hydrologic Discussion, Flood Hazard Outlook and the National Water Center Visualization Services, a suite of geospatial services depicting River Forecast Center and National Water Model information. [10] Archaeologists theorize early settlers lived in small groups, beginning with nomadic bands hunting ungulates on the plateaus around the river, who then established more permanent dwellings along the river benches as their fishing techniques developed. [7], Because of large deposits of glacial silt, sand, and gravel in the lower Thompson River valley, large landslides are common. CHAPPEPEELA CREEK SOUTHEAST OF LORANGER, LA. Two large glacial lakes, Glacial Lake Thompson and Glacial Lake Deadman, occupied much of the modern river's course from 13,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE. Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Orange, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Alert System. [12], Explorer of the Fraser River and North West Company employee Simon Fraser named the river, after passing its mouth on the Fraser in 1808. #Kamloops pic.twitter.com/4Nnre3G5Sj, City of Kamloops (@cityofkamloops) June 24, 2022. 1 SPILLWAY AT HUSTED RD AT USAFA, CO, WEST MONUMENT CREEK BELOW RAMPART RESERVOIR, CO, WEST MONUMENT CREEK AT U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO, PINE CREEK ABV BRIARGATE PKWY,ABV COLO SPRINGS, CO, MONUMENT CR ABV WOODMEN RD AT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, COTTONWOOD CREEK AT WOODMEN RD NR COLO SPRINGS, CO, COTTONWOOD CK AT UNION BLVD, AT COLO SPRINGS, CO, COTTONWOOD CREEK AT MOUTH AT PIKEVIEW, CO, MONUMENT CREEK AT BIJOU ST. AT COLO. SPRINGS, CO, CHEYENNE CREEK AT EVANS AVE AT COLORADO SPRINGS,CO, FOUNTAIN CR BLW JANITELL RD BLW COLO. SPRINGS, CO, SAND CREEK ABOVE MOUTH AT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, CLOVER DITCH DRAIN AT QUINN ST NR WIDEFIELD, CO, MERRIAMS ROCK CREEK DITCH AT FT. CARSON, CO, RIPLEY DITCH FROM L. FOUNTAIN CR AT FT. CARSON, CO, WOMACK DITCH FROM L. FOUNTAIN CR NR FT. CARSON, CO. ARKANSAS RIVER BELOW JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, CO. PURGATOIRE RIVER BELOW TRINIDAD LAKE, CO. PURGATOIRE RIVER AT ROCK CROSSING NR TIMPAS, CO. RIO GRANDE AT ALAMOSA NWR NEAR ALAMOSA, CO, NORTH CRESTONE CREEK AT BACA NWR NEAR CRESTONE, CO, COLORADO RIVER BELOW BAKER GULCH NR GRAND LAKE, CO, GRAND LAKE OUTLET BLW CHIPMUNK LN AT GRAND LK, CO. COLORADO RIVER BL SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, CO. WILLOW CREEK BELOW CABIN CREEK NEAR GRANBY, CO. WILLOW CREEK BELOW WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, CO. FRASER RIVER AT UPPER STA, NEAR WINTER PARK, CO. ELK CREEK AT UPPER STATION, NEAR FRASER, CO, MEADOW CREEK BLW MEADOW CREEK RES NR TABERNASH, CO, MEADOW CREEK DIVERSION NEAR TABERNASH, CO, RANCH CREEK BLW MEADOW CR NR TABERNASH, CO, FRASER RIVER BLW CROOKED CR AT TABERNASH CO. COLORADO RIVER AT WINDY GAP, NEAR GRANBY, CO. WILLIAMS FORK ABOVE DARLING CREEK, NEAR LEAL, CO, SOUTH FORK OF WILLIAMS FORK NEAR LEAL, CO, WILLIAMS FORK BELOW WILLIAMS FORK RESERVOIR, CO, MUDDY CREEK ABOVE ANTELOPE CREEK NR. Flood Watch also maintained for the #Shuswap Region, North Thompson River & #Cariboo Mountains. Monitoring location 06899500 is associated with a STREAM in GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. From Ashcroft to Lytton, the river is completely confined within Thompson Canyon, making for spectacular scenery. The B.C. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. [14] More Europeans entered the Thompson River valley in the early to mid 1800s, drawn by the fur trade and small gold rushes. The Thompson was named by Fraser River explorer, Simon Fraser, in honour of his friend, Columbia Basin explorer David Thompson. Current conditions of DISCHARGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. U.S. Geological Survey Sign in Sign up for FREE Prices and download plans The Louisiana weigh station is flooded. "An upcoming major concern is the weather forecast for a potential long-lasting rain event in the headwaters of the South Thompson, North Thompson and Cariboo Mountains later Tuesday through early Thursday," reads the BCRFC bulletin. [9] Some of the older archaeological sites on the lower Thompson include the Drynoch Slide site, near Spences Bridge, with artifacts dating to about 7350 BCE, and the Landels site, near Ashcroft, which dates to older than 8000 BCE. [6], During the era of massive glaciers in the Thompson River valley, water from the area likely drained eastward, through the Shuswap Lake area into what is now the Columbia River drainage. Flows S into Thompson River at Kamloops, Kamloops Division Yale Land District. This product may not be offered at this station at this time. This event released as much as 20 cubic kilometres (4.8cumi) of water southwest into the Fraser River system, possibly depositing sediments as far away as the Salish Sea, more than 250 kilometres (160mi) away. Water overtops the Highway 6 bridge located one mile west of Trenton. [8], The Interior region of British Columbia was first populated after the retreat of the continental ice sheets of the last ice age. Important Legacy real-time page. The rivers will stay very high and as long as we can get through the next probably ten days here without any major rain event, we will see that eventual decline in the water levels, he said. United States. The river flows generally south through the Shuswap Highland towards Kamloops where it joins the South Thompson River to form the main stem Thompson River. This page requires JavaScript to be enabled. According to the forecast centre, a high streamflow advisory indicates river levels are expected to rise quickly, and while minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas, no major flooding is. Several of them have obstructed the river, and caused large, temporary lakes. Thompson never visited the river that bears his name. Ministry of Environment: HABITAT WIZARD STREAMS REPORT, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=North_Thompson_River&oldid=1040287268, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 August 2021, at 17:51. The City of Kamloops is preparing for a drastic spike in river levels on the North and South Thompson rivers. Minor flooding of low lying areas near the river can be expected. Tuesday, Wednesday if there is the rain that theyre calling for, we are going to see a spike that could get back up to that 1999 level., Were not out of that possibility by any means, but certainly throughout this weekend and heading into the warmer weather, were in better shape.. URL: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/current?PARAmeter_cd=STATION_NM,DATETIME,00065,00060,MEAN,MEDIAN Many of these species emerge with the spring snowmelt, which greatly increases the volume of flow on the river. National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility (Photo via Victor Kaisar). For most of its length, the river is paralleled by Highway 5, and the Canadian National Railway (both of which cross the river a couple times). Tributaries of the North Thompson River include Canvas Creek,[7] the Albreda River,[8] Thunder River,[9] Mud Creek,[10] Blue River,[11] Mad River,[12] Raft River,[13] Clearwater River,[14] and Barrire River.[15]. At Kamloops, the combined Thompson River flows 15 kilometres (9.3mi) from the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers before reaching Kamloops Lake, which is roughly 30 kilometres (19mi) in length, ending at the town of Savona. From the 1950s through the early 1990s the Thompson River was considered one of the premier steelhead angling destinations in North America. In the late 1980s the runs were estimated at over 10,000 fish. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the [23] Notable whitewater features on the lower river include the Frog, named for a frog-shaped rock formation, and the Jaws of Death, named by CPR engineers. Others started farming on the fertile benches of the river, and a North West Company trading fort at the confluence of the North and South rivers became the city of Kamloops, now the largest human population center in the watershed. Recreational use of the river includes whitewater rafting and angling. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map Note that the full map cannot be printed using the browser's print function. Water data back to 1909 are available online. The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. . NAD83/WGS84, Search by city or zip code. The river is paralleled by the Trans-Canada Highway, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway. An official website of the United States government. Longitude: 93.721111 W, 10.42 ft. As an alternative, the Station Search is available. Wightman says while the river has risen about a foot and spilled into the Sandman Centre parking lot since his last update on June 21, it was not unexpected. Thompson River At Trenton The 47 variables were graphed, and Archaeological evidence shows human habitation in the watershed dating back at least 8,300 years. sfn error: no target: CITEREFFandritch2013 (, Last edited on 22 November 2022, at 16:17, "Late-glacial lakes in the Thompson Basin, British Columbia: paleogeography and evolution", "Geologic Framework of Large Historic Landslides in Thompson River Valley, British Columbia", "At Risk Status Sought for Thompson Steelhead", "Changes to Thompson River steelhead management", "Early Prehistoric Occupation of South-Central British Columbia", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thompson_River&oldid=1123216565, This page was last edited on 22 November 2022, at 16:17. Streamgauges reporting the most discharge on the Thompson River, Discharge comparison for the highest gauges over the past 10 days, Streamflow discharge range for this time of year. But we are going to see a bit of a peak and a gradual decline during the heat spell that were gonna have here.. [13] The first documented traverse of the Thompson from Kamloops to Lytton was by Hudson's Bay Company governor George Simpson in 1828. [13] Under the British Columbia Fish Protection Act of 1997, the Thompson cannot be considered for future dam construction.[18]. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Other fish species include round whitefish, largescale sucker, bridgelip sucker, northern pikeminnow, longnose dace, and slimy sculpin. It has also issued a similar advisory for westward flowing rivers and tributaries in the Cariboo Mountains including the Quesnel and Horsefly rivers. [21] The river is subject to catch and release angling only for steelhead and has severely restricted seasons to protect the wild stocks of remaining steelhead.[22]. Back water flooding can also be expected along Adams Bayou in Orange. See also [ edit] Page Contact Information: Colorado Water Data Maintainer . Heavy irrigation has been blamed for some of the events. River Stage. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. AT DENVER, CO, HARVARD GULCH AT HARVARD PARK AT DENVER, CO, WEIR GULCH UPSTREAM FROM 1ST AVE. AT DENVER, CO. SOUTH PLATTE R AT 64TH AVE. COMMERCE CITY, CO. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. At Blue River, levels reached peak levels yesterday and are now receding. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/current? SOUTH PLATTE RIVER ABOVE CHEESMAN LAKE, CO. NOTE: Gauge reading may be affected by ice. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates A notable feature along the North Thompson is Little Hells Gate, a mini-replica of the much larger Hells Gate rapids on the Fraser River. Error: No data was found. But Wightman said a potentially severe storm in the forecast for early next week has the. KISATCHIE BAYOU AT KISATCHIE, LA. The Thompson River is the largest tributary of the Fraser River,[3] flowing through the south-central portion of British Columbia, Canada. River Forecast Centre has ended the high streamflow advisory for the North Thompson River. Please note that more data may be available on one of our partner websites. Water begins to approach the travel lanes on I-10. There is a striking stretch of dark black cliffside just downstream from Ashcroft and visible from the Logan Lake-Ashcroft highway is officially named the Black Canyon. Hydrometric Data and Information Service Standards. The Clearwater, the North Thompson's largest tributary, drains much of Wells Gray Provincial Park. Plan your next day out with the latest snowpack depths and streamflow levels for thousands of locations. Gauge Location. Water level and flow; Historical Data; Hydrometric Data Search; Daily Discharge Data Availability for NORTH THOMPSON RIVER AT MCLURE (08LB064) Flow Data Availability. @RadioNLNews #Kamloops #BCFlood pic.twitter.com/jMz5fE80kJ, Victor Mario Kaisar (@supermario_47) June 24, 2022, Please note that due to high river levels, the West Sandman Centre parking lot will be closed until further notice. Major flooding can be expected. Its not safe to be around the rivers., Some more pictures of the water in the Sandman Centre parking lot. Trumpeter swans use the South Thompson on their migratory route. A high streamflow advisory means that river levels are rising, or expected to rise rapidly, but no major flooding is expected. "The rivers will stay very high and as long as we can get through . Conservation of the Thompson's fisheries, especially its salmon population, has been a focus of provincial, federal, and international bodies, such as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Pacific Salmon Commission. The South Thompson originates at the outlet of Little Shuswap Lake at the town of Chase and flows approximately 55 kilometres (34mi) southwest through a wide valley to Kamloops where it joins the North Thompson. Thompson River Near Thompson Falls Mt. Current Conditions for Louisiana: Streamflow -- 311 site (s) found. PLUM CREEK NEAR SEDALIA, CO. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT ENGLEWOOD, CO. HARVARD GULCH AT COLORADO BLVD. [13], The Thompson River supports 24 fish species, including two considered endangered. NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Water in the Sandman Centre Parking Lot in Kamloops on June 24, 2022. North Thompson River adopted 23 April 1912 for Dominion Sectional sheet 111, Kamloops, as labelled on Geological Survey sheet 557, 1895 (Ottawa file OBF 0022). Latitude: 30.097222 N, Longitude: 93.721111 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84. Zoom Level:14. At Ashcroft, the Thompson Canyon begins and the river turns southwestward to its confluence with the Fraser. Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps, Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps, Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks, Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks. 1 year. Small sections of the river are within provincial parks, including Steelhead, Juniper, Goldpan, and North Thompson Provincial Parks. Rattlesnakes are found in the dry sagebrush regions of the lower river. The River Forecast Centre says given the amount of snow remaining, it could take one to two weeks before the rivers reach their peak levels. Water data back to 1909 are available online. Current conditions of DISCHARGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. The North Thompson picks up the Clearwater River at the town of Clearwater. Locked padlock About 17.4 kilometres (10.8mi) upstream from the small town of Avola, the North Thompson River is forced through a narrow chute only about 30 feet (9.1m) wide, creating a rapid that resembles the Fraser's famous rapid. In 1982, the average male winter run Thompson River steelhead was 16 pounds (7.3kg). It originates at the toe of the Thompson Glacier[2] in the Premier Range of the Cariboo Mountains, west of the community of Valemount. The river hosted large runs of both summer and winter run anadromous coastal rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus). GOAT CAMP CREEK ABV RESERVOIR NO. The River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED to a Flood Watch for the South Thompson River. Water Quality Monitoring Agreement were assessed for trends and concerns in water quality. This table provides a summary of daily data availability for a station. Communities along this section are Bighorn, Shaw Springs, and Goldpan. We certainly avoided a drastic-looking event here and weve got a much more favourable forecast as we head into the weekend, he said. For now, he says the city is concerned about residents who may be eager to get on the water given the long-awaited increase in temperatures. 3.5. The Thompson River in Kamloops has risen about 1.2 metres since the start of this month, as the City braces for a flood as bad as 1999 a flood which is noted on the high water markers at Riverside Park. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. The River Forecast Centre says given the amount of snow remaining, it could take one to two weeks before the rivers reach their peak levels. Little Shuswap Lake is fed by the Little River, which drains Shuswap Lake, which is fed by several rivers and creeks. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Privacy [6] This flow direction is estimated to have ended approximately 2 million years ago, as the Pleistocene era of heavy glaciation began. Through its tributary, the Adams River, the Thompson has one of the largest sockeye salmon runs in the world. It also hosts carp, which are not native to the watershed. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers. [11], The South Thompson has the watershed's oldest dated evidence of human habitation, at the Gore site near Pritchard. These deep, narrow, ribbon-shaped lakes held large volumes of water; Glacial Lake Thompson held nearly 84 cubic kilometres (20cumi) at its highest point. The North Thompson passes by several small communities, the most notable being Blue River, Clearwater & Barriere. with a streamflow rate of 163 cfs. Coastal rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus), including an anadromous variety called steelhead, are found in the river along with a local strain the Kamloops rainbow trout which occurs in Kamloops Lake at the Thompson River headwaters and other nearby lakes. The Thompson River has fallen more than half a metre since it peaked just under 7.8 metres on Saturday. Next week is still a concern, though. With the both the North and South Thompson River set to peak this weekend, the City of Kamloops says water levels will remain relatively high through the Canada Day long weekend. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS From there it flows in a meandering course westwards through a broad valley area. The forecast is currently calling for some rain on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The lake stretched from Spences Bridge in the west to the eastern reaches of Shuswap Lake, as well as far up the northern reaches of the North Thompson river valley. 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