Streamflow discharge was last observed at 60 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.76 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 55 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the South Platte River and the Cimarron River. It is also regulated by several dams, including the Pueblo Dam and the John Martin Dam. Seasonal trends in flow are influenced by snowmelt and precipitation patterns, with peak flows typically occurring in May and June. The hydrology of the Arkansas River is complex and dynamic, with numerous factors affecting its flow and quality. Interesting facts about the river include its role as a major migratory route for fish species such as the rainbow trout and its historical significance as a transportation corridor for Native American tribes and early explorers.
| Elevation | 4,734.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 1.76 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 60.3 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 578.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 6.9 mg/l |
| Temperature, water, °C | 13.6 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 14% |
| Year Over Year Average | 461 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,770 cfs |