Animas River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Animas River Levels

September 21 2023

3,960 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-86.8 cfs (-4.17%) since yesterday
118.49% of Normal 9 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Animas River was last observed at 1,997 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,960 acre-ft of water today; about 118% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,685 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-06-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at 40,738 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Animas River Near Cedar Hill reporting a streamflow rate of 344 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Animas River Below Aztec with a gauge stage of 5.95 ft. This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Animas River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,629 ft, the Animas River At Howardsville.

Last Updated 2023-09-21
Streamflow 1,996.5 cfs
Percent of Normal 118.49%
Maximum 40,738.0 cfs
2019-06-10

About the 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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Animas River At Howardsville
USGS 09357500
37 cfs 0.91 ft -8.04
Animas River At Silverton
USGS 09358000
53 cfs 0.19 ft -2.94
Animas River Below Silverton
USGS 09359020
122 cfs 1.66 ft -4.69
Animas River Above Tacoma
USGS 09359500
209 cfs 3.06 ft -8.33
Animas River At Durango
USGS 09361500
303 cfs 2.49 ft -10.09
Animas River Blw Durango Pump Plant Nr Durango
USGS 09362520
335 cfs 3.39 ft -10.67
Animas River Near Cedar Hill
USGS 09363500
344 cfs 4.44 ft -7.28
Animas River Below Aztec
USGS 09364010
322 cfs 5.95 ft 11.81
Animas River At Farmington
USGS 09364500
272 cfs 4.59 ft 3.82

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Animas River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Animas River Year Over Year Discharge


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