Apishapa River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Apishapa River is flowing at 5 cfs near Fowler, CO — 49% of normal for the date and up 73% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Apishapa 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 Fowler, the Apishapa River is running 5 cfs — 49% of normal, up 73% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 49% of normal).
How the Apishapa 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
- Fowler4,326 ft 5 cfs49%
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 Apishapa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (49%).
Apishapa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apishapa River Near Fowler CO
Oct 14, 1:15 AM · USGS 07119500 |
5 cfs | 49% | +73% | 2.23 ft | 4,326 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Apishapa River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Apishapa River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Apishapa River
The Apishapa River is a tributary of the Arkansas River that flows through southeastern Colorado. It is approximately 70 miles long and its drainage basin covers an area of 716 square miles. Historically, the river was used for irrigation and domestic water supply. In the early 20th century, the Apishapa Dam was built to create a reservoir for irrigation. Today, the river is used for recreation, including fishing and kayaking. The Apishapa Reservoir is a popular spot for boating and camping. The river is also important for agriculture, supporting crops such as alfalfa, corn, and wheat. The hydrology of the Apishapa River is heavily influenced by seasonal snowmelt and precipitation. The river is susceptible to flash flooding during heavy rain events.
Fishing near the Apishapa River
About the Apishapa River
How is the Apishapa River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Apishapa River is flowing at 5 cfs near Fowler, CO, about 49% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Apishapa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Apishapa River is at 49% 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.
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.