Animas River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Animas River is flowing at 1,130 cfs at Durango, CO — 479% of normal for the date and down 19% in 24 hours. 9 of 9 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 111 to 1,480 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Animas River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Durango, the Animas River is running 1,130 cfs — 479% of normal, down 19% since yesterday. Along the river, 9 of 9 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 479% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Farmington (-24%) and Aztec (-21%).
Highest against normal: Aztec at 698%. Lowest: Silverton at 255%.
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Animas River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Animas River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Howardsville9,629 ft 111 cfs375%
- Silverton9,305 ft 156 cfs352%
- Silverton9,203 ft 275 cfs255%
- Tacoma7,507 ft 755 cfs390%
- Durango6,516 ft 1,130 cfs479%
- Durango6,434 ft 1,220 cfs486%
- Cedar Hill5,972 ft 1,480 cfs497%
- Aztec5,560 ft 1,260 cfs698%
- Farmington5,278 ft 1,080 cfs621%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Animas River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (479%).
Animas River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Animas River At Howardsville CO
Oct 3, 1:30 AM · USGS 09357500 |
111 cfs | 375% | -11% | 1.37 ft | · | 9,629 ft |
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Animas River At Silverton CO
Oct 3, 3:00 AM · USGS 09358000 |
156 cfs | 352% | -10% | 0.76 ft | · | 9,305 ft |
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Animas River Below Silverton CO
Oct 3, 3:00 AM · USGS 09359020 |
275 cfs | 255% | -13% | 3.14 ft | · | 9,203 ft |
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Animas River Above Tacoma CO
Oct 3, 3:00 AM · USGS 09359500 |
755 cfs | 390% | -20% | 4.03 ft | · | 7,507 ft |
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Animas River At Durango CO
Oct 3, 3:30 AM · USGS 09361500 |
1,130 cfs | 479% | -19% | 3.53 ft | 4.5 ft below | 6,516 ft |
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Animas River Below Durango Pump Plant Near Durango CO
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 09362520 |
1,220 cfs | 486% | -16% | 4.59 ft | · | 6,434 ft |
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Animas River Near Cedar Hill CO
Oct 3, 3:00 AM · USGS 09363500 |
1,480 cfs | 497% | +9% | 5.84 ft | 4.7 ft below | 5,972 ft |
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Animas River Below Aztec NM
Oct 3, 1:15 AM · USGS 09364010 |
1,260 cfs | 698% | -21% | 7.48 ft | · | 5,560 ft |
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Animas River At Farmington NM
Oct 3, 1:30 AM · USGS 09364500 |
1,080 cfs | 621% | -24% | 5.81 ft | 4.2 ft below | 5,278 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Animas River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animas River Gauge: Silverton |
Too low | 275 cfs | 300–2,000 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Animas River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Animas River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Animas River
The Animas River is a tributary of the San Juan River, located in Colorado and New Mexico in the United States. The river stretches for approximately 126 miles, with a drainage area of around 3,100 square miles. Historically, the river was used for mining and transportation purposes. Today, the Animas River is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and river rafting. However, the river has also been subject to contamination due to mining and agricultural runoff. Specific reservoirs and dams along the Animas River include the McPhee Reservoir and the Animas-La Plata project. These dams serve purposes such as irrigation and flood control. Despite the challenges facing the Animas River, efforts are being made to protect and restore this vital natural resource.
Fishing near the Animas River
About the Animas River
How is the Animas River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Animas River is flowing at 1,130 cfs at Durango, CO, about 479% of normal for the date. Across its 9 USGS gauges, current flows range from 111 to 1,480 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Animas River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Animas River is at 479% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Animas River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Durango (8.0 ft), Cedar Hill (10.5 ft), Farmington (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Animas River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.