Arkansas River Near Leadville, Co. Realtime Data
ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR LEADVILLE, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
10
Discharge (cfs)
4.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 07081200
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 10 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.28 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 12 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows through several tributaries including Lake Fork and Chalk Creek, and has several dams along its course including the Twin Lakes Dam. Seasonal trends show the river is typically at its highest flow in late spring and early summer due to snowmelt, and lowest in winter. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Arkansas River include that it is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and has some of the best trout fishing in the state. The river also played a significant role in the Colorado Gold Rush of the 1800s.
July 21, 2026
| Elevation | 9,720.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.28 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 10.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 16% |
| Year Over Year Average | 68 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,030 cfs |
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