Streamflow discharge was last observed at 5 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.76 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is also influenced by tributaries such as the Purgatoire River and the Canadian River. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt, and lower flows in the fall and winter months. The river is also impacted by the John Martin Dam, which was built in the 1940s for flood control and irrigation purposes. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Arkansas River include its importance as a source of drinking water, recreation, and agriculture, as well as its role in shaping the landscape of the region through erosion and deposition over time.
| Elevation | 3,470.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.76 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 5.27 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 2% |
| Year Over Year Average | 454 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,910 cfs |