Colorado River Below Palo Verde Dam, Az-Ca Realtime Data
COLORADO RIVER BELOW PALO VERDE DAM, AZ-CA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
6,570
Discharge (cfs)
2.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 09429100
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 6,570 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.14 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5,709 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has experienced significant seasonal fluctuations in flow due to agricultural withdrawals and drought. The Salton Sea, a nearby tributary, has contributed to fluctuations in the river's salinity levels. Interestingly, the river's hydrology has been impacted by the construction of the All-American Canal, which diverts water from the river for irrigation purposes. Despite this, the Colorado River remains a vital source of water for agriculture and municipalities throughout the southwestern United States.
September 16, 2026
| Elevation | 272.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.14 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 6570.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 122% |
| Year Over Year Average | 5,345 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 17,300 cfs |
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