* WHAT...High temperatures are expected around 105F.
* WHERE...Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-08-10T19:00:00-06:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...High temperatures are expected around 105F.
* WHERE...Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
ARKANSAS RIVER BELOW JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, CO.
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
15
Discharge (cfs)
1.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 15 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.99 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 63 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by snowmelt and precipitation, and seasonally experiences high flows in the spring and early summer. The river is also impacted by tributaries and dams, including the Purgatoire River and the John Martin Dam. Interestingly, the Arkansas River is known for its unique geology, with large boulders and rock formations that create challenging rapids for kayakers and rafters. Overall, the hydrology of the Arkansas River is an important aspect of both the natural and recreational environment in this region of Colorado.
August 10, 2026
Elevation
3,752.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft
0.99 ft
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft
3746.67 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s
14.8 ft3/s
Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C