Blue River River Levels

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

The Blue River is a tributary of the Colorado River, located in Colorado, United States.



15-Day Weather Outlook


Summary

Total streamflow across the Blue River was last observed at 848 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,681 acre-ft of water today; about 36% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,387 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-12-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at 55,853 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Blue River At Blue River reporting a streamflow rate of 234 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc with a gauge stage of 25.17 ft. This river is monitored from 15 different streamgauging stations along the Blue River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,842 ft, the Blue River At Blue River.

River Details

Last Updated 2026-01-22
Discharge Volume 1,681 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 847.65 cfs
+86.47 cfs (+11.36%)
Percent of Normal 35.5%
Maximum 55,853.4 cfs
2015-12-28
Seasonal Avg 2,387 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 09046490
7 cfs 0.51 ft -22.24
Blue River Near Dillon
USGS 09046600
31 cfs 4.25 ft 0
Blue River Below Dillon
USGS 09050700
54 cfs 0.82 ft 0
Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09057500
129 cfs 3.03 ft -0.77
Blue River Near Clifton
USGS 09444200
0 cfs 4.24 ft -73.58
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 14162200
234 cfs 3.65 ft 54.97
Blue River Near Connerville
USGS 07332390
38 cfs 5.64 ft -5.25
Blue R Nr Stanley
USGS 06893080
3 cfs 3.64 ft 0
Blue R At Kenneth Rd
USGS 06893100
5 cfs 4.94 ft 0
Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc
USGS 06893150
15 cfs 25.17 ft -2.63
Blue River At Kansas City
USGS 06893500
44 cfs 4.41 ft 6
Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc
USGS 06893578
96 cfs 5.73 ft -7.6
Blue River At Fredericksburg
USGS 03302800
51 cfs 2.85 ft -23.74
Blue River Near Blue
USGS 07332500
43 cfs 5.67 ft 5.68
Blue River Near White Cloud
USGS 03303000
157 cfs 2.42 ft 8.28
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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