Colorado Flow Report
March 18 2024
Streamflow levels across
Colorado
are currently
102.0% of normal, with the
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
2960cfs and gauge stage of 3.44 ft.
Meanwhile, the
South Platte R At 64Th Ave. Commerce City
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
73.71%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
304cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
South Platte River Below Union Ave, currently reporting a stage of
11.63ft.
The
South Platte R At 64Th Ave. Commerce City
in the
Clear
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
304cfs, about
635.54% of normal.
Surface Flow Characteristics
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.
Streamgauge Profile
Compare conditions across the state
Colorado Storm Center
Statewide Warnings & Alerts
Rivers of Colorado
Watersheds of Colorado
Popular Whitewater Destinations
River Run | Status | Streamflow (CFS) | Air Temp (F) |
---|---|---|---|
|
TOO HIGH | 330 | 65 |
|
47.75 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 68 |
|
54.18 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 68 |
|
RUNNABLE | 34.2 | 66 |
|
62.02 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 330 | 65 |
|
TOO HIGH | 100 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 214 | 60 |
|
RUNNABLE | 214 | 60 |
|
TOO HIGH | 1380 | 68 |
RUNNABLE | 901 | 66 | |
|
TOO HIGH | 203 | 61 |
|
TOO HIGH | 401 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 901 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | -999.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1300 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 310 | 64 |
|
57.24 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 150 | 55 |
|
RUNNABLE | 3.92 | 65 |
|
RUNNABLE | 3.92 | 65 |
|
55.99 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 648 | 77 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
TOO HIGH | 405.00 | 77 |
|
TOO HIGH | 3.92 | 65 |
|
TOO HIGH | 552 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 66 |
|
TOO HIGH | 1030 | 68 |
|
RUNNABLE | 4120 | 75 |
|
RUNNABLE | 11.20 | 80 |
|
RUNNABLE | 179 | 67 |
|
TOO HIGH | 2600 | 83 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
TOO HIGH | 38.30 | 58 |
|
RUNNABLE | 42 | 78 |
|
RUNNABLE | 250 | 60 |
|
RUNNABLE | 250 | 60 |
|
RUNNABLE | 35.6 | 56 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
182.00 | 62 | |
|
RUNNABLE | 14.2 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.5 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 55.3 | 69 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.5 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 179 | 67 |
|
TOO HIGH | 37.80 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
TOO HIGH | 37.80 | 76 |
|
TOO HIGH | 653 | 65 |
RUNNABLE | 648 | 77 | |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 552 | 61 |
|
1300 | 59 | |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
52.84 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 258 | 76 |
|
TOO HIGH | 182.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
TOO HIGH | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 66 |
|
TOO LOW | 42.4 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 648 | 77 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
TOO HIGH | 80.7 | 56 |
|
TOO HIGH | 182.00 | 62 |
|
TOO HIGH | 37.80 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 552 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 552 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
TOO HIGH | 38.30 | 58 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.7 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 179.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.7 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 56.9 | 55 |
|
RUNNABLE | 56.9 | 55 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 27.7 | 71 |
|
TOO HIGH | 5 | 77 |
|
TOO HIGH | 5 | 77 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.5 | 62 |
|
TOO LOW | 60.5 | 62 |
|
TOO HIGH | 401 | 66 |