Blue River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 1:10 AM, the Blue River is flowing at 179 cfs at Blue River, OR — 32% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. 14 of 15 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 10 to 179 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Blue 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 Blue River, the Blue River is running 179 cfs — 32% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 9 of 14 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Blue River (+11%); dropping at Kenneth Rd (-14%) and White Cloud (-12%).
Highest against normal: Stanley at 263%. Lowest: Green Mountain Reservoir at 24%.
How the Blue 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
- Blue River9,842 ft 12 cfs70%
- Dillon9,044 ft 36 cfs82%
- Dillon8,780 ft 65 cfs62%
- Green Mountain Reservoir7,739 ft 163 cfs24%
- Blue River1,061 ft 179 cfs32%
- Connerville902 ft 41 cfs88%
- Stanley890 ft 10 cfs263%
- Kenneth Rd864 ft 12 cfs172%
- Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc823 ft 29 cfs223%
- Kansas City756 ft 71 cfs164%
- Stadium Drive In Kc728 ft 84 cfs106%
- Fredericksburg617 ft 11 cfs31%
- Blue507 ft 31 cfs81%
- White Cloud437 ft 42 cfs41%
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 Blue River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Blue River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blue River At Blue River CO
Oct 23, 1:45 AM · USGS 09046490 |
12 cfs | 70% | +11% | 0.66 ft | 2.8 ft below | 9,842 ft |
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Blue River Near Dillon CO
Oct 23, 2:00 AM · USGS 09046600 |
36 cfs | 82% | 0% | 4.44 ft | · | 9,044 ft |
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Blue River Below Dillon CO
Oct 23, 1:15 AM · USGS 09050700 |
65 cfs | 62% | 0% | 0.92 ft | 3.1 ft below | 8,780 ft |
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Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir CO
Oct 23, 2:00 AM · USGS 09057500 |
163 cfs | 24% | +1% | 3.31 ft | 7.2 ft below | 7,739 ft |
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Blue River Near Clifton AZ
Last reported Dec 1 · USGS 09444200 |
0.1 cfs | · | · | 9.12 ft | · | 4,175 ft |
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Blue River At Blue River OR
Oct 23, 1:10 AM · USGS 14162200 |
179 cfs | 32% | -1% | 3.39 ft | · | 1,061 ft |
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Blue River Near Connerville OK
Oct 23, 2:45 AM · USGS 07332390 |
41 cfs | 88% | 0% | 5.61 ft | · | 902 ft |
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Blue River Near Stanley KS
Oct 23, 2:45 AM · USGS 06893080 |
10 cfs | 263% | 0% | 3.94 ft | 12.1 ft below | 890 ft |
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Blue River At Kenneth Rd KS
Oct 23, 2:30 AM · USGS 06893100 |
12 cfs | 172% | -14% | 5.13 ft | · | 864 ft |
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Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc MO
Oct 23, 3:00 AM · USGS 06893150 |
29 cfs | 223% | -9% | 25.27 ft | 9.7 ft below | 823 ft |
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Blue River At Kansas City MO
Oct 23, 2:45 AM · USGS 06893500 |
71 cfs | 164% | -5% | 4.55 ft | 29.5 ft below | 756 ft |
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Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc MO
Oct 23, 2:30 AM · USGS 06893578 |
84 cfs | 106% | -7% | 5.71 ft | 27.3 ft below | 728 ft |
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Blue River At Fredericksburg IN
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 03302800 |
11 cfs | 31% | -5% | 2.60 ft | 17.4 ft below | 617 ft |
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Blue River Near Blue OK
Oct 23, 2:30 AM · USGS 07332500 |
31 cfs | 81% | -8% | 5.32 ft | 22.7 ft below | 507 ft |
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Blue River Near White Cloud IN
Oct 23, 3:15 AM · USGS 03303000 |
42 cfs | 41% | -12% | 1.89 ft | · | 437 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 Blue River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Blue River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Blue River
The Blue River is a tributary of the Colorado River, located in Colorado, United States. It is approximately 65 miles long and has a rich history of mining, ranching, and logging. The river flows through a steep, narrow valley and is known for its beautiful scenery and fishing opportunities. The Blue River is fed by several streams and rivers, including the Snake River and Tenmile Creek. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Dillon Reservoir, which is one of the largest reservoirs in Colorado. These reservoirs provide water for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and recreational activities such as boating and fishing. The Blue River is a vital source of water for agriculture and is home to various species of fish and wildlife.
About the Blue River
How is the Blue River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Blue River is flowing at 179 cfs at Blue River, OR, about 32% of normal for the date. Across its 15 USGS gauges, current flows range from 10 to 179 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Blue River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Blue River is at 81% 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 Blue River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Blue River (3.5 ft), Dillon (4.0 ft), Green Mountain Reservoir (10.5 ft), Stanley (16.0 ft), Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc (35.0 ft), Kansas City (34.0 ft), Stadium Drive In Kc (33.0 ft), Fredericksburg (20.0 ft), Blue (28.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.