Arkansas River At La Junta, Co. Realtime Data
ARKANSAS RIVER AT LA JUNTA, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
32
Discharge (cfs)
7.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 32 cfs, and a gauge height of 7.18 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 31 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by snowmelt and rainfall from surrounding mountains, and flows through various states before eventually emptying into the Mississippi River. The Purgatoire River, a significant tributary, joins the Arkansas River in La Junta. The river's flow exhibits seasonal trends, with the highest flows occurring during the spring and summer months due to snowmelt and increased rainfall. The river is also impacted by various dams, including John Martin Dam and Reservoir upstream of La Junta. Interestingly, the Arkansas River is known for its gold deposits and was a significant location during the Colorado Gold Rush of the late 1800s.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 4,045.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 7.18 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 31.5 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 25% |
| Year Over Year Average | 126 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,700 cfs |
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