Streamflow discharge was last observed at 233 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.98 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 277 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Crystal River and Fryingpan River, and is impacted by several dams, including Ruedi Reservoir. The river's flow is highly seasonal, with peak flows occurring in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt, and lower flows during the fall and winter months. The Roaring Fork River has a rich history, with early explorers and settlers navigating its waters, and today it is a popular destination for fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
| Elevation | 6,479.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.98 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 6473.8 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 233.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 368.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Temperature, water, °C | 14.3 deg C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 35% |
| Year Over Year Average | 667 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,780 cfs |