Streamflow discharge was last observed at 0 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.83 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
Its main constituents are snowmelt and precipitation. The river has several tributaries including the Pine, Vallecito, and Animas Rivers. There are no major dams on the La Plata River. Seasonal trends show that flow is highest in the spring due to snowmelt and lowest in the fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the La Plata River include its historical importance to Native American tribes and the fact that it is home to several species of fish including the Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker.
| Elevation | 5,980.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 2.83 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 0.01 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 1% |
| Year Over Year Average | 6 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 383 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.00, -108.19 |