Animas River At Howardsville, Co. Realtime Data
ANIMAS RIVER AT HOWARDSVILLE, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
39
Discharge (cfs)
0.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 39 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.87 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 36 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
Major constituents of the river include sediment, dissolved solids, and nutrients, which can impact water quality downstream. The river is impacted by several dams and tributaries, including the Animas River headwaters at Silverton and the Los Pinos River confluence. Seasonal trends show the river flow peaking in late May to early June, driven by snowmelt, and decreasing in the fall and winter. Interestingly, the Animas River gained national attention in 2015 after a mine spill released millions of gallons of contaminated water into the river, highlighting the importance of monitoring and managing the hydrology of this iconic western river.
July 25, 2026
| Elevation | 9,629.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 0.87 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 38.7 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 39% |
| Year Over Year Average | 101 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 845 cfs |
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