La Plata River At Hesperus, Co. Realtime Data
LA PLATA RIVER AT HESPERUS, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
5
Discharge (cfs)
3.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 09365500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 5 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.25 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river originates in the San Juan Mountains and has several tributaries, including the Pine River and the Animas River. There are no major dams in the area. Seasonal trends show the highest flow during spring runoff and the lowest flow in late summer and fall. Interestingly, the La Plata River flows through a geological formation called the La Plata Mountains, which are estimated to be around 75 million years old. Overall, the stream gauge provides valuable information for understanding the hydrology of the La Plata River system.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 8,133.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 3.25 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 5.02 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 53% |
| Year Over Year Average | 9 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 513 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.29, -108.04 |
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