Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,080 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.42 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 783 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows through several major tributaries, including the Llano, San Saba, and Pedernales rivers, and is impounded by several dams, including the Mansfield, Buchanan, and Inks dams. Seasonal trends show the river reaching its highest flows in the spring and early summer months, while its lowest flows occur in the fall and winter. Interestingly, the Colorado River is home to a diverse ecosystem, including several threatened and endangered species, such as the Texas blind salamander and the golden-cheeked warbler.
| Elevation | 290.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.42 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1080.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 145% |
| Year Over Year Average | 743 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 74,000 cfs |