This product may not be offered at this station at this time. Trumpeter swans use the South Thompson on their migratory route. Change time span. Latitude: 40.069306 N, Snoflo provides snow and river data for North America based on the latest watershed hydrology models and forecasting information. Just below the town of Spences Bridge was the site of a major rail disaster in the early 20th century. The River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED to a Flood Watch for the South Thompson River. 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). 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. The Louisiana weigh station is flooded. 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 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. As an alternative, the Station Search is available. Flood Watch also maintained for the #Shuswap Region, North Thompson River & #Cariboo Mountains. Tensas River SE of Tendal, LA. The Thompson River has fallen more than half a metre since it peaked just under 7.8 metres on Saturday. 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]. A flood watch means river levels are rising and approaching or may exceed bankfull. 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). 28: Low lying areas north of the gage are flooded. 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. 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. The first commercial rafting operation on the river began in the 1970s, based out of Spences Bridge. 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. The North Thompson picks up the Clearwater River at the town of Clearwater. National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility [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. CHAPPEPEELA CREEK SOUTHEAST OF LORANGER, LA. (Photo via Victor Kaisar). Page Last Modified: 2023-01-18 09:03:10 EST with a streamflow rate of 163 cfs. Horizontal Datum: 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. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. Other fish species include round whitefish, largescale sucker, bridgelip sucker, northern pikeminnow, longnose dace, and slimy sculpin. An official website of the United States government. While 1972 levels are not anticipated, the City of Kamloops has urged. 7 days. Flooding in areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. Note that the full map cannot be printed using the browser's print function. In addition, backwater flooding along Muddy Creek begins to affect Morningsun Drive in southeast Trenton. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/current? 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. Water levels are near those reached with the storm surge from Hurricane Ike in 2008. 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. 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. 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. It originates at the toe of the Thompson Glacier[2] in the Premier Range of the Cariboo Mountains, west of the community of Valemount. Monitoring location 06899500 is associated with a STREAM in GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. For details. 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. Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | Continued near-seasonal to below-seasonal temperatures are expected through this week, with continued moderate rates of snowmelt expected, the River Forecast Centre added. Its extremely high, very fast right now. At Ashcroft, the Thompson Canyon begins and the river turns southwestward to its confluence with the Fraser. Clicking the station marker will open an info window for the selected station. Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway and the mainline of the Canadian Pacific Railway parallel the river. [see Thompson River for biographical detail about namesake David Thompson.]. Flooding of mainly secondary roads near the river can be expected. PLUM CREEK NEAR SEDALIA, CO. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT ENGLEWOOD, CO. HARVARD GULCH AT COLORADO BLVD. The area's geological history was heavily influenced by glaciation, and the several large glacial . North American Datum of 1983 The river is paralleled by the Trans-Canada Highway, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway. Flood watches and high streamflow advisories remain in effect on the Dean, Liard, Skeena and Bulkley rivers in Northern B.C. Current conditions of DISCHARGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. Longitude: 93.721111 W, This would be the value of the stage readings prior to 2009. Some of its tributaries, such as the Clearwater, are more protected through large parks like Wells Gray. Heavy irrigation has been blamed for some of the events. 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 begins to approach the travel lanes on I-10. Its going to keep the rivers very high. 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. In the late 1980s the runs were estimated at over 10,000 fish. Water overtops the Highway 6 bridge located one mile west of Trenton. Re-approved 11 August 1921 for Geological Survey publication #1945 (Summary Report 1921, Pt.A, p.72). Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers. Users should be aware that drainage areas derived from these polygons may differ from the official hydrometric station drainage areas published by WSC. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Official websites use .gov long-term monitoring stations on the Thompson River are South Thompson River at Kamloops and Thompson River at Spences Bridge. GOAT CAMP CREEK ABV RESERVOIR NO. 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. 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). This is an upgrade from the High Streamflow Advisory that was issued on May 31. [7], Because of large deposits of glacial silt, sand, and gravel in the lower Thompson River valley, large landslides are common. Current Conditions for Colorado: Streamflow -- 355 site (s) found. Products available at 8770475 Port Arthur, TX See also [ edit] Sandbags are piled high in . Back water flooding can also be expected along Adams Bayou in Orange. 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. These slides have caused major damage to the rail lines and farming operations in the river valley. @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. For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. 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. These deep, narrow, ribbon-shaped lakes held large volumes of water; Glacial Lake Thompson held nearly 84 cubic kilometres (20cumi) at its highest point. [19] The river attracted anglers from around the world seeking powerful Thompson River steelhead. [7] The last large glacial lake, Lake Deadman, was drained by a catastrophic ice dam failure, called a jkulhlaup, in about 10,000 BCE. 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. Page Contact Information: Colorado Water Data Maintainer 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. Its not safe to be around the rivers., Some more pictures of the water in the Sandman Centre parking lot. The Clearwater, the North Thompson's largest tributary, drains much of Wells Gray Provincial Park. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! Flows S into Thompson River at Kamloops, Kamloops Division Yale Land District. 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 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. Many river rafting companies offer a variety of trips through the rapids. Low lying areas north of the gage are flooded. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Please use screen capture to print the 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) Communities along this section are Bighorn, Shaw Springs, and Goldpan. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. 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. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates Several of them have obstructed the river, and caused large, temporary lakes. NAD83/WGS84, Search by city or zip code. 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. [13] The first documented traverse of the Thompson from Kamloops to Lytton was by Hudson's Bay Company governor George Simpson in 1828. The City of Kamloops is preparing for a drastic spike in river levels on the North and South Thompson rivers. Backwater along the Weldon River causes flooding at Northwest 22nd Avenue and Route A north of Trenton. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates 4 AT USAFA, CO, RESERVOIR NO. 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. This page requires JavaScript to be enabled. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the A lock ( High water on the Thompson River in Kamloops in 2020. [5] Rapids on the river reach up to Class 5 on the International Scale of River Difficulty. [8], The Interior region of British Columbia was first populated after the retreat of the continental ice sheets of the last ice age. River Forecast Centre has upgraded its ranking to a flood watch for the North Thompson River, including tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater. About This Location: Latitude: 40.069306 N, Longitude: 93.638028 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84 . The rapids of the lower Thompson are used for recreational whitewater rafting. 1 year. . Extreme Water Levels 8770475 Port Arthur, TX. 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. 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. Error: No data was found. "Since water levels are relatively high for this time of year, the river . Water data back to 1909 are available online. KISATCHIE BAYOU AT KISATCHIE, LA. Please note that more data may be available on one of our partner websites. Thompson River at Trenton, MO. Water surrounds the Louisiana and Texas welcome centers. But we are going to see a bit of a peak and a gradual decline during the heat spell that were gonna have here.. About This Location. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER ABOVE CHEESMAN LAKE, CO. URL: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/current?PARAmeter_cd=STATION_NM,DATETIME,00065,00060,MEAN,MEDIAN The Thompson River joins the Fraser River in Lytton. AT DENVER, CO. WEIR GULCH UPSTREAM FROM 1ST AVE. AT DENVER, CO. CHERRY CREEK NEAR FRANKTOWN, CO. In this report, nine years of data (1987-1995) obtained under the Canada - B.C. Thompson River At Trenton Major flooding can be expected. . The North Thompson's largest tributary is the Clearwater River, which joins at the town of Clearwater. Through its tributary, the Adams River, the Thompson has one of the largest sockeye salmon runs in the world. [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. The North Thompson passes by several small communities, the most notable being Blue River, Clearwater, and Barriere. 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. From Ashcroft to Lytton, the river is completely confined within Thompson Canyon, making for spectacular scenery. The Thompson River is the largest tributary of the Fraser River,[3] flowing through the south-central portion of British Columbia, Canada. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. [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. 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. 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. 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. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Colorado [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. Moderate flooding can be expected along the river with some roads in Orange likely flooded. Please enable JavaScript or use Station Search. 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. [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. [11], The South Thompson has the watershed's oldest dated evidence of human habitation, at the Gore site near Pritchard. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here, Latitude: 30.097222 N, Maximum discharge along the river was observed at the The Thompson was named by Fraser River explorer, Simon Fraser, in honour of his friend, Columbia Basin explorer David Thompson. 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. A high streamflow advisory means that river levels are rising, or expected to rise rapidly, but no major flooding is expected. The Thompson River has two main branches, the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River. At Blue River, levels reached peak levels yesterday and are now receding. . [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. The river is home to several varieties of Pacific salmon and trout. Gauge Location. Snow monitoring locations at Yanks Peak is at record snow pack for this time of year based on a 25-year monitoring record.. For more information, please see the documentation. Rattlesnakes are found in the dry sagebrush regions of the lower river. Steward Road may become impassable near the weigh station in Louisiana. It also hosts carp, which are not native to the watershed. We certainly avoided a drastic-looking event here and weve got a much more favourable forecast as we head into the weekend, he said. Prices and download plans . 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. There has just been this possibility since the May long weekend of an extreme weather event that weve been so fortunate not to have.. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. [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. Note that the drainage basin polygons are a prerelease dataset that will continue to be updated as new polygons are added. If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. Flows should see easing into the weekend [15], The Thompson River and its two branches are mostly unprotected through parks or reserves. [13] Under the British Columbia Fish Protection Act of 1997, the Thompson cannot be considered for future dam construction.[18]. BIG THOMPSON RIVER AT LOVELAND, CO. Thompson-Nicola Regional District The B.C. Many of these species emerge with the spring snowmelt, which greatly increases the volume of flow on the river. Locked padlock 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. 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. Identified as North River in Canada Gazette, 14 October 1865, p.7. Water level and flow; Historical Data; Hydrometric Data Search; Daily Discharge Data Availability for NORTH THOMPSON RIVER AT MCLURE (08LB064) Flow Data Availability. Next week is still a concern, though. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Many river rafting companies offer a variety of trips through the rapids. Little Shuswap Lake is fed by the Little River, which drains Shuswap Lake, which is fed by several rivers and creeks. 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. This is also the deepest point on the Thompson River, with a gauge stage of 10.59 ft. It has also issued a similar advisory for westward flowing rivers and tributaries in the Cariboo Mountains including the Quesnel and Horsefly rivers. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map River Forecast Centre has ended the high streamflow advisory for the North Thompson 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.
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