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COLORADO FLOW REPORT

April 27 2025
       

Streamflow levels across Colorado are currently 77.0% of normal, with the Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line reporting the highest discharge in the state with 3020cfs and gauge stage of 3.51 ft. Meanwhile, the Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 58.85% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 386cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Arkansas River Below Granite, currently reporting a stage of 11.5ft. The Arkansas River Near Granada in the Upper Arkansas-John Martin watershed is surging for this time of year at 450cfs, about 644.66% of normal.

Statewide Warnings & Alerts

April 27 2025

Colorado Flow History


Colorado's flow conditions are largely influenced by its mountainous terrain and semi-arid climate. The state's major surface flows include the Colorado, Arkansas, Platte, and Rio Grande rivers, with the Colorado River serving as the primary water source for much of the western United States. Major reservoirs and dams include the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and the Dillon Reservoir. The state's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowpack, with winter snowfall accumulating in the mountains and melting in the spring and summer months to feed downstream water sources. Climate change has had a significant impact on Colorado's hydrology in recent years, leading to decreased snowpack and earlier melting, which can exacerbate drought conditions and impact water availability.

Streamflow Distribution

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River Run Segments