RIVER LEVEL @ NEEDLES-"UP or DOWN"

[pixilatedpussy]

WE GOT A FEW OF US GOING NEXT WEEKEND. JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT THE LEVEL OF THE RIVER IS LIKE... :jawdrop:

[H20skier]

Right now it looks like it might be up to 3 gates open. Lots of big boats blowing by.

[upsman105]

don't know if it helps, just drove through Parker, it looks pretty good.

[Floored]

water level is up. I saw a few boats today but it was pretty well blown out for any fun, probably be higher next week,

[Kilrtoy]

My prediction, You will need a new prop after next weekend.... Dont even try it......

[Coach]

From what I read this last week the flow was at 11500 and next week it will be close to 12000 cfm a few weeks back it was at a low of 6000. look at the post in the west about jets and water levels.

[Performance 19]

Pics are from a few weeks ago at our house. Parker has been full, as water is being let out of Havasu(full) Needles area has been extremely low ( lowest at our place in 10 years) But is coming back up. London Jet made it to Havi and back no problem. If you do not know the river, go south from bridge. Jim
notice ramp out of water...all winter
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/9520river_feb_2005_012-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/9520river_feb_2005_004-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/9520river_feb_2005_003-med.jpg

[Performance 19]

Here's the link if it helps...http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/pao/rivops.html

[Kilrtoy]

After seeing those pics, you may want to cancel and try another weekend, like in june......

[purrfecttremor]

i agree with kilrtoy why even chance it.

[canuck1]

looks like lots of water to me

[TheLurker]

Well when I was out there last weekend, On Saturday 03/19 the water level was so low I dragged the boat down to Windsor to launch. When I got back to Mohave Valley, the water level was on the rise at a pretty good clip. On Sunday 03/19 the level looked a lot better but I thought I would wait a little longer before I launched locally. I had lunch at Topock and spoke with the new owner. He said the water had come up enough to float in the new dock in on Monday. When I was leaving for the O.C.Monday 03/20 the level looked OK.
I expect it will be fine I plan on launching there this week :). Also this was posted in another thread yesterday
I heard they finally stopped releasing mud (water) from Lake Alamo so Havi by the Springs and the river are clearing up. :)
I think this was the reason for the lower flow rates out of Davis Dam. I expect the flows from Davis dam will be getting back to normal now.

[Mrs CP 19]

As Jim said, and i will repeat...if you do not know the river well,go south from Needles marina. As i said, the Londen Jets had no problem making it down...if you do not know the river well,stay to Needles and south of bridge. We watch a lot of people hit rock bars that are not always evident. Good luck and have fun! Jill

[pixilatedpussy]

As Jim said, and i will repeat...if you do not know the river well,go south from Needles marina. As i said, the Londen Jets had no problem making it down...if you do not know the river well,stay to Needles and south of bridge. We watch a lot of people hit rock bars that are not always evident. Good luck and have fun! Jill
Thanks for all the input, been drivin that strip of water for over 5 years now... I think I know it pretty good now!!!!! No new props necessary!! ;) My grandma lives in Fort Mohave, says its comming up and nice weather too!!!!

[pixilatedpussy]

After seeing those pics, you may want to cancel and try another weekend, like in june......
June?? Already planned 3 trips!!! :rolleyes:
Still headin out this week anyway!!!! :cool:
I will let ya know if we had prop probs!!!!!!! :rollside:

[Kilrtoy]

June?? Already planned 3 trips!!! :rolleyes:
Still headin out this week anyway!!!! :cool:
I will let ya know if we had prop probs!!!!!!! :rollside:
Wish you luck I dont want to see you buy any props or lower units.
Have a good time and post pics when you get back....

[pixilatedpussy]

You're not goin out??? I will post pics!! I promise ( if I can get the dumb photos to take ) :wink:
Thanks
Tina

[Kilrtoy]

Not this coming weekend, the next one, But I wont go up that direction til the water level rises

[Bense468]

We off roaded to the avi this weekend. Water looked high there on Sat.

[pixilatedpussy]

We off roaded to the avi this weekend. Water looked high there on Sat.
Yeah!!!! :supp: Hope it will be nice!!! See ya peeps in the channel. Look for my boat..........FREE BEER!!!!!!! Oh did I say that out loud? Ladies ya have to earn it :wink: Tina (MRS P.P.)

[pixilatedpussy]

Ok so I hear the water level is WAY UP!!! :smile: Weather is supposed to be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is it time for FUN????? :devil:

[BadBahner]

From what I read this last week the flow was at 11500 and next week it will be close to 12000 cfm a few weeks back it was at a low of 6000. look at the post in the west about jets and water levels.
Water is actually flowing at close to 20,000 cfs... check out this link
Davis Dam water flow (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/az/nwis/uv?dd_cd=02&format=gif&period=7&site_no=09423000)
Eric

[pixilatedpussy]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our friends already called from Avi beach, they say its so high and weather is not windy anymore!!!! HOT! :rollside:

[H20skier]

Looks like there are 4 gates open at the dam. Lots of water, but some debris floating, due to the high water level. Weather beautiful.

[Kilrtoy]

So did you launch at the AVI or not

[pixilatedpussy]

So did you launch at the AVI or not
Yep!!! No probs!!! Water is super high! What a super weekend! :D