Streamflow discharge was last observed at 152 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.83 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 168 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow of the river is primarily dependent on snowmelt and precipitation, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer. The Yampa River is fed by several important tributaries, including the Elk River and the Little Snake River. The river's flow is regulated by several dams, including the Stagecoach Reservoir and the Elkhead Reservoir. Interestingly, the Yampa River is one of the few remaining free-flowing rivers in the Western United States, and it is home to a diverse range of aquatic species, including endangered fish such as the Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker.
| Elevation | 6,143.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 0.83 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 152.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 28% |
| Year Over Year Average | 551 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 15,200 cfs |