Blue River At Blue River, Co. Realtime Data
BLUE RIVER AT BLUE RIVER, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
15
Discharge (cfs)
0.7
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 09046490
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 15 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.70 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 16 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several small tributaries and flows through Dillon Reservoir before continuing downstream. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Blue River include its role as a popular destination for fly fishing and rafting, as well as its designation as a Wild and Scenic River in some sections. Additionally, the river has been impacted by mining activities in the past, leading to water quality concerns.
July 20, 2026
| Elevation | 9,842.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 0.7 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 15.4 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 9832.9 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 41% |
| Year Over Year Average | 38 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 559 cfs |
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