Blue River river
Total streamflow across the Blue River was last observed at 6,990 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 13,864 acre-ft of water today; about 114% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,115 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 Near White Cloud reporting a streamflow rate of 7,110 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 25.68 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 streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Blue River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Blue River
All 15 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blue River At Blue River
CO
USGS 09046490
|
19 | 0.76 | -26.3 | 47% | 1 | 559 | 9,842 |
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Blue River Near Dillon
CO
USGS 09046600
|
63 | 4.76 | -7.9 | 34% | 15 | 1,070 | 9,044 |
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Blue River Below Dillon
CO
USGS 09050700
|
54 | 0.82 | 0.0 | 27% | 49 | 1,910 | 8,780 |
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Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
CO
USGS 09057500
|
340 | 4.09 | 41.1 | 141% | 56 | 3,380 | 7,739 |
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Blue River Near Clifton
AZ
USGS 09444200
|
0 | 4.23 | -73.6 | 1% | 0 | 30,000 | 4,175 |
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Blue River At Blue River
OR
USGS 14162200
|
466 | 4.30 | -0.9 | 123% | 7 | 3,810 | 1,061 |
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Blue River Near Connerville
OK
USGS 07332390
|
92 | 5.87 | -3.2 | 57% | 21 | 12,000 | 902 |
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Blue R Nr Stanley
KS
USGS 06893080
|
29 | 4.39 | -27.3 | 117% | 0 | 4,780 | 890 |
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Blue R At Kenneth Rd
KS
USGS 06893100
|
64 | 5.55 | 1.4 | 159% | 0 | 5,480 | 864 |
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Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc
MO
USGS 06893150
|
74 | 25.68 | -23.5 | 114% | 2 | 7,150 | 823 |
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Blue River At Kansas City
MO
USGS 06893500
|
155 | 4.94 | -22.1 | 93% | 1 | 12,000 | 756 |
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Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc
MO
USGS 06893578
|
204 | 6.20 | -16.1 | 88% | 1 | 18,400 | 728 |
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Blue River At Fredericksburg
IN
USGS 03302800
|
4,360 | 12.04 | 181.3 | 2626% | 4 | 13,300 | 617 |
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Blue River Near Blue
OK
USGS 07332500
|
159 | 6.80 | -29.0 | 44% | 0 | 23,700 | 507 |
|
Blue River Near White Cloud
IN
USGS 03303000
|
7,110 | 8.85 | 96.4 | 1573% | 11 | 21,000 | 437 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Track the Blue River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Blue River
Where does the data for the Blue River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.