-2.0 cfs (-0.69%) since yesterday
108.53% of Normal
•
8 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Little Colorado River
was last observed at
286
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
568
acre-ft of water today; about 109%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
264 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-03-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
18,255 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little Colorado River Near Joseph City
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,820 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little Colorado River Near Winslow
with a gauge stage of 10.33 ft.
This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Little Colorado River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,296 ft, the
Little Colorado River At Greer.
Last Updated
2024-05-06
Streamflow
286.2 cfs
Percent of Normal
108.53%
Maximum
18,255.0 cfs
2023-03-24
About the little colorado river
The Little Colorado River is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows through Arizona and New Mexico. Its length is approximately 338 miles and it has a drainage area of 22,500 square miles. The river was historically used by Native American tribes for irrigation and as a source of water. Today, it is utilized for recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. The river's hydrology has been impacted by the construction of several reservoirs and dams, including the Glen Canyon Dam which created Lake Powell. These structures have had both positive and negative effects on the river's ecology and surrounding communities. The Little Colorado River is also used for agricultural purposes, with some farmers utilizing its water for irrigation.