Cucharas River At Boyd Ranch, Near La Veta, Co. Realtime Data
CUCHARAS RIVER AT BOYD RANCH, NEAR LA VETA, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3
Discharge (cfs)
1.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.11 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow comes from precipitation and snowmelt in the nearby mountains. The river has several tributaries, including Indian Creek and Bear Creek, which contribute to the flow. There are no significant dams on the river. The flow is highest in the spring due to snowmelt, and lowest in the fall and winter. One interesting fact about the Cucharas River is that it is named after the Spanish word for "spoons," because the river's shape resembles a spoon. Overall, the Cucharas River at Boyd Ranch stream gauge provides important data for monitoring the river's hydrology and ensuring proper water management.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 7,784.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 1.11 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 2.82 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 14% |
| Year Over Year Average | 21 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 296 cfs |
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