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COLORADO FLOW REPORT

March 25 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 3690cfs and gauge stage of 3.91 ft. Meanwhile, the Elkhead Creek Above Long Gulch is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 60.26% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 250cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the South Platte River Below Union Ave, currently reporting a stage of 11.06ft. The Uncompahgre River At Delta in the Lower Gunnison watershed is surging for this time of year at 492cfs, about 55.21% of normal.

About Colorado


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

Paddling Destinations