Arkansas River At Salida, Co. Realtime Data
ARKANSAS RIVER AT SALIDA, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
196
Discharge (cfs)
2.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 196 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.72 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 212 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the South Arkansas River, which flows into the Arkansas River just south of Salida. The river is also impacted by several dams, including the Pueblo Dam upstream. Seasonal trends show that the river typically experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt, while flows decrease during the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Arkansas River at Salida is known for its excellent whitewater rafting opportunities, with rapids ranging from Class II to Class IV. It is also a popular fishing spot, with trout being the primary species found in the river.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 7,062.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 2.72 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 196.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 26% |
| Year Over Year Average | 754 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,080 cfs |
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