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Around Similkameen River
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Open Government Licence (British Columbia) · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this river
Similkameen River is a 27.4 mile river. Streamflow is measured at the USGS gauge Similkameen River near Nighthawk, WA (site 12442500). The National Hydrography Dataset places it at stream order 8. Reach geometry comes from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
Typical flow by month
1929 to 2026
Similkameen River typically runs highest in June, at a median 7,365 cfs, and lowest in September, at 484 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 44,800 cfs, in 1972.
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 581 | 428 to 788 |
| February | 571 | 455 to 804 |
| March | 592 | 484 to 937 |
| April | 1,505 | 897 to 2,475 |
| May | 7,180 | 5,260 to 10,400 |
| June | 7,365 | 5,080 to 10,950 |
| July | 2,120 | 1,330 to 3,580 |
| August | 708 | 481 to 985 |
| September | 484 | 362 to 634 |
| October | 551 | 408 to 746 |
| November | 720 | 510 to 1,130 |
| December | 648 | 438 to 1,020 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 98 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Similkameen River near Nighthawk, WA (site 12442500). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Boat access nearby
4 mapped launches sit in the mapped area of Similkameen River. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
- Palmer Lake Campground and Picnic AreaPalmer LakePublic
- Osoyoos Lake State ParkOsoyoos LakePublic
- Deep Bay ParkOsoyoos LakePublic
- Veranda Beach ResortOsoyoos LakeRestricted
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