Streamflow discharge was last observed at 6 cfs, and a gauge height of 9.97 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 13 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains, and is regulated by multiple dams, including the Catlin Dam. Seasonal flow trends are common, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer due to snowmelt. The river provides water vital to irrigation and municipal use, as well as important habitat for fish and wildlife. Some quirky facts about the Arkansas River include its designation as a Gold Medal Trout Fishery, and the presence of Class III and IV rapids popular among whitewater enthusiasts.
| Elevation | 4,255.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 9.97 ft |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 1270.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Temperature, water, °C | 17.0 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 6.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 2% |
| Year Over Year Average | 366 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 29,100 cfs |