Arkansas River At Parkdale, Co. Realtime Data
ARKANSAS RIVER AT PARKDALE, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
246
Discharge (cfs)
2.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 231 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.20 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 237 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is fed by several tributaries, including Fountain Creek and the South Platte River. The river is heavily used for irrigation and recreation, with several dams and reservoirs along its length. Seasonally, the river's flow varies greatly, with peak flows occurring in the spring and summer due to snowmelt and monsoonal rains. Interestingly, the river is home to several species of fish, including rainbow and brown trout, as well as rare plants such as the Arkansas River brighteye. Overall, the Arkansas River at Parkdale provides an important source of water for Colorado and is a valuable resource for both people and wildlife.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 5,719.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.2 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 231.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 5716.52 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 29% |
| Year Over Year Average | 869 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,960 cfs |
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