Streamflow discharge was last observed at 8 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.48 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 25 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries and passes through several dams, including the Aztec Dam and the Durango Dam. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences peak flows in the spring from snowmelt and monsoon rains, while the flow decreases in the summer and winter. One quirky fact is that the Animas River turns bright orange during certain times of the year due to natural iron deposits.
| Elevation | 5,278.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.48 ft |
| Temperature, water, °C | 23.4 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 8.22 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 3% |
| Year Over Year Average | 396 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,670 cfs |