Sf Wailua River near Lihue, Kauai, HI
USGS Site No: 16060000 • Sf Wailua River • Kauai County, HI
Sf Wailua River near Lihue, Kauai, HI on the Sf Wailua River is currently at 97 cfs (Normal — 68th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 3.01 ft.
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Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 27 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 6 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 13 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 43 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 117 | Today: 97 cfs |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 335 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 88 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 103 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 108 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 148 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 146 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 165 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 190 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 281 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 344 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 302 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 835 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 300 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 159 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 190 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 73 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 74 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 80 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 88 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 100 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 113 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 143 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 188 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 208 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 344 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1,140 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1,660 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 80 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 158 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 83 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 51 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 16060000
- State
- HI
- County
- Kauai County
- Coordinates
- 22.0367, -159.3802
- Drainage Area
- 24 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 240.0
- HUC Code
- 20070000
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Flood Stage
- 15.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 22.9 ft
Currently 11.99 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
3,910 cfsMar 13, 2026
- Min discharge
-
17 cfsSep 17, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Left Branch Opaekaa Str near Kapaa, Kauai, HIHigh2.9 mi · 4 cfs
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Eb Of Nf Wailua River near Lihue, Kauai, HINormal3.2 mi · 36 cfs
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Waiahi Str Us Upper Powerhouse, Kauai, HINormal5.5 mi · 26 cfs
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Halaulani Str at Alt 400 Ft near Kilauea, Kauai, HILow10.1 mi · 4 cfs
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Right Branch Lawai Stream near Umauma Road, Kauai, HINormal10.4 mi · 2 cfs