COLORADO FLOW REPORT

February 16 2025

Streamflow levels across Colorado are currently 82.0% of normal, with the Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line reporting the highest discharge in the state with 2700cfs and gauge stage of 3.3 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 Arkansas River Below Granite, currently reporting a stage of 11.03ft. The Arkansas River At Las Animas in the Upper Arkansas-John Martin watershed is surging for this time of year at 260cfs, about 96.57% of normal.



Active Weather Alerts

February 16 2025

Residents across Colorado must prepare for hazardous winter conditions as multiple advisories are in effect. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings across various counties, including Grand, Summit, Park, and the Mosquito Range, with snow accumulations ranging from 3 to over 20 inches in places like the Gore Range and I-70 corridor, and winds gusting up to 55 mph. Particularly at risk are the Elkhead and Park Mountains, where travel may be impossible due to heavy snowfall and wind gusts. An Extreme Cold Watch cautions of wind chills around 30 below in east central and northeast Colorado, posing risks of frostbite and hypothermia. Dense fog around Greeley could also impact driving conditions. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns of very dangerous avalanche conditions in the Park Range, urging caution in backcountry travel. Residents in affected areas should avoid travel and prepare for potential power outages and frigid temperatures.

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

River Run Status Streamflow (CFS) Air Temp (F)
TOO HIGH 330 65
47.75
Barrel Springs
Class IV+ to V+
RUNNABLE 1380 68
Bailey Canyon
Class IV+ to V
54.18
Barrel Springs
Class IV+ to V+
RUNNABLE 1380 68
Big South
Class V to V+
RUNNABLE 34.2 66
62.02
Bogan Canyon
Class III to III+
RUNNABLE 330 65
TOO HIGH 100 61
RUNNABLE 214 60
RUNNABLE 214 60
Burns to Dotsero
Class I to IV
TOO HIGH 1380 68
RUNNABLE 901 66
Castle Creek
Class IV+ to V-
TOO HIGH 203 61
TOO HIGH 401 66
Cemetery
Class II+ to III+
RUNNABLE 901 66
RUNNABLE -999.00 62
Cross Mountain Gorge
Class III to V
RUNNABLE 1300 59
Crystal Mill Falls
Class V- to V
RUNNABLE 310 64
57.24
Dowd Chute
Class III+ to IV+
RUNNABLE 150 55
Filter Plant
Class II to III+
RUNNABLE 3.92 65
Filter Plant
Class II to III+
RUNNABLE 3.92 65
Foxton
Class III- to IV
55.99
Fractions
Class III to III+
RUNNABLE 183 57
RUNNABLE 648 77
RUNNABLE 2290 66
TOO HIGH 405.00 77
TOO HIGH 3.92 65
Gore Canyon
Class IV to V+
TOO HIGH 552 61
RUNNABLE 1380 66
Gunnison Gorge
Class III to IV-
TOO HIGH 1030 68
RUNNABLE 4120 75
Idledale to Morrison
Class IV+ to V
RUNNABLE 11.20 80
Ledges
Class III
RUNNABLE 179 67
Lodore to Echo Park
Class III to III+
TOO HIGH 2600 83
RUNNABLE 97.6 59
RUNNABLE 97.6 59
RUNNABLE 97.6 59
RUNNABLE 97.6 59
Lower (Bottom Four)
Class V to V+
TOO HIGH 38.30 58
Lower Boulder Canyon
Class IV- to V-
RUNNABLE 42 78
RUNNABLE 250 60
RUNNABLE 250 60
Lower Fish Creek
Class IV+ to V
RUNNABLE 35.6 56
Lower Narrows
Class V- to V+
RUNNABLE 182.00 62
182.00 62
Lower Snake
Class III to III+
RUNNABLE 14.2 66
Lower Ten Mile
Class II to III
RUNNABLE 60.5 62
Main Section
Class IV+ to V
RUNNABLE 55.3 69
Middle Narrows
Class IV to V-
RUNNABLE 182.00 62
Middle Ten Mile
Class III+ to IV
RUNNABLE 60.5 62
Milk Run
Class II+ to III-
RUNNABLE 183 57
RUNNABLE 2290 66
RUNNABLE 179 67
NSV
Class V+
TOO HIGH 37.80 76
Numbers
Class III+ to IV+
RUNNABLE 183 57
TOO HIGH 37.80 76
TOO HIGH 653 65
RUNNABLE 648 77
RUNNABLE 183 57
Pumphouse
Class II- to III+
RUNNABLE 552 61
1300 59
RUNNABLE 2290 66
RUNNABLE 2290 66
52.84
Royal Gorge
Class IV- to IV
RUNNABLE 258 76
Rustic (Upper)
Class III to III+
TOO HIGH 182.00 62
Salida to Rincon
Class II+ to III
RUNNABLE 183 57
RUNNABLE 183 57
Salida Whitewater Park
Class III- to III+
TOO HIGH 183 57
RUNNABLE 1380 66
RUNNABLE 1380 66
Silverthorne Town Run
Class II to III-
TOO LOW 42.4 59
Slickrock to Bedrock
Class II+ to III
RUNNABLE 648 77
RUNNABLE 2290 66
RUNNABLE 2290 66
RUNNABLE 2290 66
RUNNABLE 2290 66
RUNNABLE 2290 66
South Mineral Creek
Class V to V+
TOO HIGH 80.7 56
Spencer Heights
Class V- to V
TOO HIGH 182.00 62
TOO HIGH 37.80 76
RUNNABLE 552 61
RUNNABLE 552 61
RUNNABLE 182.00 62
The Upper
Class V to V+
TOO HIGH 38.30 58
RUNNABLE 60.7 76
RUNNABLE 2290 66
RUNNABLE 179.00 62
Upper Clear Creek
Class IV- to IV+
RUNNABLE 60.7 76
Upper Gore Creek
Class II+ to III
RUNNABLE 56.9 55
Upper Gore Creek
Class II+ to III
RUNNABLE 56.9 55
Upper Narrows
Class V- to V+
RUNNABLE 182.00 62
Upper North Fork
Class IV+ to V-
RUNNABLE 27.7 71
TOO HIGH 5 77
TOO HIGH 5 77
Upper Ten Mile
Class IV+ to V
RUNNABLE 60.5 62
Upper-Upper Ten Mile
Class III+ to IV-
TOO LOW 60.5 62
TOO HIGH 401 66
       

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