Total streamflow across the
Alamosa River
was last observed at
116
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
231
acre-ft of water today; about 62%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
188 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2017-06-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at
2,373 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Alamosa River Below Terrace Reservoir
reporting a streamflow rate of 72.70 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Alamosa River, with a gauge stage of
2.90 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Alamosa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,403 ft, the
Alamosa River Above Wightman Fork Near Jasper.
The Alamosa River is a tributary of the Rio Grande in southern Colorado. It stretches 50 miles from its headwaters in the San Juan Mountains to its confluence with the Rio Grande. Historically, the river was used for gold mining and agriculture, but today, it is primarily used for recreation, including fishing and kayaking. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowmelt, which can cause significant flooding during the spring and early summer. There are several reservoirs and dams on the Alamosa River, including Terrace Reservoir and Platoro Reservoir. These reservoirs were built for irrigation purposes and to manage the river's flow for flood control. Despite the use of the river for recreation and agriculture, efforts are being made to improve water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 231 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
116.4 cfs
-7.1 cfs (-5.75%) |
Percent of Normal | 61.83% |
Maximum |
2,373.0 cfs
2017-06-06 |
Seasonal Avg | 188 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alamosa River Above Wightman Fork Near Jasper
USGS 08235250 |
-999 cfs | 0.66 ft | 0 | |||||
Alamosa River Above Terrace Reservoir
USGS 08236000 |
44 cfs | 0.63 ft | -8.39 | |||||
Alamosa River Below Terrace Reservoir
USGS 08236500 |
73 cfs | 2.90 ft | -4.09 |
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The Alamosa River is a river in the southern part of the U.S. state of Colorado. It is about 64 miles (103 km) long, flowing roughly east through the San Luis Valley. Its watershed comprises about 148 square miles (380 km2).
The river's name means "shaded with cottonwoods" in Spanish.The river was affected by the Summitville mine disaster, the worst cyanide spill in United States history.