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. It originates at the toe of the Thompson Glacier[2] in the Premier Range of the Cariboo Mountains, west of the community of Valemount. In addition, backwater flooding along Muddy Creek begins to affect Morningsun Drive in southeast Trenton. Some of its tributaries, such as the Clearwater, are more protected through large parks like Wells Gray. The Clearwater River drains much of Wells Gray Provincial Park. Horizontal Datum: These deep, narrow, ribbon-shaped lakes held large volumes of water; Glacial Lake Thompson held nearly 84 cubic kilometres (20cumi) at its highest point. 7 days. From Ashcroft to Lytton, the river is completely confined within Thompson Canyon, making for spectacular scenery. Aquatic insects found in the river system are dominated by three groups: mayflies, midges, and caddisflies. The Clearwater, the North Thompson's largest tributary, drains much of Wells Gray Provincial Park. 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. That said, Wightman said he is not relieved yet. 30 days. Current conditions of DISCHARGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. 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. 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. Note that the drainage basin polygons are a prerelease dataset that will continue to be updated as new polygons are added. NOTE: Forecasts for the Thompson River (IA/MO) . 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. But Wightman said a potentially severe storm in the forecast for early next week has the. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates with a streamflow rate of 163 cfs. 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. [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. Continued near-seasonal to below-seasonal temperatures are expected through this week, with continued moderate rates of snowmelt expected, the River Forecast Centre added. 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. Monitoring location 06899500 is associated with a STREAM in GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. Red River near Hosston, LA. Please update your bookmark. 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. High water on the Thompson River in Kamloops in 2020. An 1880 slide caused the formation of a short-lived lake over 14 kilometers long with a maximum depth of 18 meters. PLUM CREEK NEAR SEDALIA, CO. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT ENGLEWOOD, CO. HARVARD GULCH AT COLORADO BLVD. 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). 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. Water overtops the Highway 6 bridge located one mile west of Trenton. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! [8], The Interior region of British Columbia was first populated after the retreat of the continental ice sheets of the last ice age. The North Thompson picks up the Clearwater River at the town of Clearwater. Tensas River SE of Tendal, LA. Hydrometric Data and Information Service Standards. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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. 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. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Water data back to 1979 are available online. 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). 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. 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. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here, Latitude: 30.097222 N, If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. 3.5. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. This table provides a summary of daily data availability for a station. From there it flows in a meandering course westwards through a broad valley area. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers. U.S. Geological Survey KREMMLING, CO, MUDDY CRK BLW WOLFORD MTN RESER. Current conditions of DISCHARGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. Water reaches the low-steel of the Highway 6 bridge located one mile west of Trenton. [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. 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. [19] The river attracted anglers from around the world seeking powerful Thompson River steelhead. Note that the full map cannot be printed using the browser's print function. Snoflo provides snow and river data for North America based on the latest watershed hydrology models and forecasting information. NOTE: Gauge reading may be affected by ice. A flood watch means river levels are rising and approaching or may exceed bankfull. Flood watches and high streamflow advisories remain in effect on the Dean, Liard, Skeena and Bulkley rivers in Northern B.C. 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. For more information, please see the documentation. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. Current Conditions for Colorado: Streamflow -- 355 site (s) found. At Ashcroft, the Thompson Canyon begins and the river turns southwestward to its confluence with the Fraser. Water level and flow; Historical Data; Hydrometric Data Search; Daily Discharge Data Availability for NORTH THOMPSON RIVER AT MCLURE (08LB064) Flow Data Availability. Water Quality Monitoring Agreement were assessed for trends and concerns in water quality. Products available at 8770475 Port Arthur, TX The 47 variables were graphed, and But we are going to see a bit of a peak and a gradual decline during the heat spell that were gonna have here.. The River Forecast Centre will be releasing the latest snowpack data tomorrow. Backwater along the Weldon River causes flooding at Northwest 22nd Avenue and Route A north of Trenton. Thompson River Near Thompson Falls Mt. [7] The last large glacial lake, Lake Deadman, was drained by a catastrophic ice dam failure, called a jkulhlaup, in about 10,000 BCE. . [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. Communities along this section are Bighorn, Shaw Springs, and Goldpan. This would be the value of the stage readings prior to 2009. The Thompson River has two main branches, the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River. 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. 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. In 2016, annual steelhead numbers entering the Thompson were estimated to be less than 400 fish. 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. The river hosted large runs of both summer and winter run anadromous coastal rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus). 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. The Louisiana weigh station is flooded. Heavy irrigation has been blamed for some of the events. A lock ( [6] This flow direction is estimated to have ended approximately 2 million years ago, as the Pleistocene era of heavy glaciation began. 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. Just stay away from the water, Wightman said, noting high water makes it impossible to rescue people from the river. flood which is noted on the high water markers. In the late 1980s the runs were estimated at over 10,000 fish. Flows should see easing into the weekend VICTORIA The B.C. For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. Locked padlock Small sections of the river are within provincial parks, including Steelhead, Juniper, Goldpan, and North Thompson Provincial Parks. Its extremely high, very fast right now. Trumpeter swans use the South Thompson on their migratory route. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the North Thompson River including its tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater. The City of Kamloops is preparing for a drastic spike in river levels on the North and South Thompson rivers. This flow direction was influenced by large ice buildups in the Thompson valley, which created extensive glacial lakes. Latitude: 30.097222 N, Longitude: 93.721111 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84. Water in the Sandman Centre Parking Lot in Kamloops on June 24, 2022. The river is paralleled by the Trans-Canada Highway, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway. URL: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/current?PARAmeter_cd=STATION_NM,DATETIME,00065,00060,MEAN,MEDIAN Important Legacy real-time page Monitoring location 06741510 is associated with a STREAM in LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO. Sign in Sign up for FREE Prices and download plans Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says it is because of the snow that is still left to melt. Next week is still a concern, though. The forecast is currently calling for some rain on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. AT DENVER, CO. WEIR GULCH UPSTREAM FROM 1ST AVE. AT DENVER, CO. CHERRY CREEK NEAR FRANKTOWN, CO. Backwater along the Weldon River causes flooding at Northwest 22nd Avenue and Route A north of Trenton. [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. . If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. Error: No data was found. Please enable JavaScript or use Station Search. These slides have caused major damage to the rail lines and farming operations in the river valley. Page Last Modified: 2023-01-18 09:03:10 EST Golden eagles are found near the confluence with the Fraser,[17] and Bald eagles congregate on the river during the salmon run. 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. The area's geological history was heavily influenced by glaciation, and the several large glacial . Source: BC place name cards, files, correspondence and/or research by BC Chief Geographer/Geographical Names Office. About This Location. Gauge Location. River Forecast Centre has upgraded its ranking to a flood watch for the North Thompson River, including tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater. 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. The Thompson River has fallen more than half a metre since it peaked just under 7.8 metres on Saturday. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says it is because of the snow that is still left to melt. 4 AT USAFA, CO, RESERVOIR NO. Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec; https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/current? ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. 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. CHAPPEPEELA CREEK SOUTHEAST OF LORANGER, LA. Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected. At Blue River, levels reached peak levels yesterday and are now receding. FOIA The Thompson River is the largest tributary of the Fraser River,[3] flowing through the south-central portion of British Columbia, Canada. Zoom Level:14. 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. 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 Louisiana weigh station is flooded. 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]. [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. Thursday's anniversary comes as flooding concerns are elevated for the North Thompson and the South Thompson rivers. Bayou Pierre near Powhatan, LA. [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. Red Chute Bayou near Elm Grove, LA. 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. @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. The rapids of the lower Thompson are used for recreational whitewater rafting. long-term monitoring stations on the Thompson River are South Thompson River at Kamloops and Thompson River at Spences Bridge. Many of these species emerge with the spring snowmelt, which greatly increases the volume of flow on the river. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Colorado Water begins to approach the travel lanes on I-10. 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. "Since water levels are relatively high for this time of year, the river . An official website of the United States government. 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). It also hosts carp, which are not native to the watershed. It has also issued a similar advisory for westward flowing rivers and tributaries in the Cariboo Mountains including the Quesnel and Horsefly rivers. 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. [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. River Stage. Flows S into Thompson River at Kamloops, Kamloops Division Yale Land District. Sandbags are piled high in . 5040'54"N, 12020'27"W at the approximate mouth of this feature. Identified as North River in Canada Gazette, 14 October 1865, p.7. The river is home to large populations of Pacific salmon, including coho, sockeye, pink and chinook. 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. 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. This page requires JavaScript to be enabled. River - Watercourse of variable size, which has tributaries and flows into a body of water or a larger watercourse. Please note that more data may be available on one of our partner websites. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map 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) Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers. 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. For details. 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. Water data back to 1909 are available online. The North Thompson's largest tributary is the Clearwater River, which joins at the town of Clearwater. The Thompson River joins the Fraser River in Lytton. Minor flooding of low lying areas near the river can be expected. Page Contact Information: Colorado Water Data Maintainer [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. 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. Thompson-Nicola Regional District The B.C. . Longitude: 93.638028 W, [13], The Thompson River supports 24 fish species, including two considered endangered. 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. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the Archaeological evidence shows human habitation in the watershed dating back at least 8,300 years. 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. See also [ edit] NAD83/WGS84, Search by city or zip code. 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. 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 NAD83/WGS84, Search by city or zip code. 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 "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. [5] Rapids on the river reach up to Class 5 on the International Scale of River Difficulty. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Flooding of mainly secondary roads near the river can be expected. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS [15], The Thompson River and its two branches are mostly unprotected through parks or reserves. [16], Several bird species are found in Thompson River environments, including osprey, merganser, wood ducks, and American dippers. This is also the deepest point on the Thompson River, with a gauge stage of 10.59 ft. [14] More Europeans entered the Thompson River valley in the early to mid 1800s, drawn by the fur trade and small gold rushes. Water levels are near those reached with the storm surge from Hurricane Ike in 2008. 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. Its not safe to be around the rivers., Some more pictures of the water in the Sandman Centre parking lot. Current Conditions for Louisiana: Streamflow -- 311 site (s) found. Monitoring location 06899500 is associated with a STREAM in GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. (Photo via Victor Kaisar). Extreme Water Levels 8770475 Port Arthur, TX. This is an upgrade from the High Streamflow Advisory that was issued on May 31. 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. Many river rafting companies offer a variety of trips through the rapids. In this report, nine years of data (1987-1995) obtained under the Canada - B.C. Important Legacy real-time page. [13] Under the British Columbia Fish Protection Act of 1997, the Thompson cannot be considered for future dam construction.[18]. For details. [see Thompson River for biographical detail about namesake David Thompson.]. Plan your next day out with the latest snowpack depths and streamflow levels for thousands of locations. 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