Animas River Above Tacoma, Co. Realtime Data
ANIMAS RIVER ABOVE TACOMA, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
303
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 09359500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 238 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.02 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 220 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The presence of several dams, including the Electra Lake Dam, can impact the flow of the river. Seasonal trends show a peak flow in late May to early June, with lower flows in the late summer months. The Animas River is known for its unique turquoise color, which is caused by the presence of dissolved minerals. Additionally, the river has a rich history of mining and has been designated a Superfund site due to contamination from past mining activities.
July 26, 2026
| Elevation | 7,507.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.02 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 7687.43 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 238.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 77% |
| Year Over Year Average | 395 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,700 cfs |
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