Blue River River Levels

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

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


Summary

Total streamflow across the Blue River was last observed at 1,272 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,523 acre-ft of water today; about 50% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,557 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 491 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 25.16 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 2025-12-17
Discharge Volume 2,523 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,271.8 cfs
+135.96 cfs (+11.97%)
Percent of Normal 49.73%
Maximum 55,853.4 cfs
2015-12-28
Seasonal Avg 2,557 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
8 cfs 0.54 ft 13.48
Blue River Near Dillon
USGS 09046600
34 cfs 4.28 ft 0
Blue River Below Dillon
USGS 09050700
54 cfs 0.82 ft 0
Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09057500
136 cfs 3.08 ft 4.41
Blue River Near Clifton
USGS 09444200
0 cfs 4.19 ft -73.58
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 14162200
491 cfs 4.4 ft 41.5
Blue River Near Connerville
USGS 07332390
49 cfs 5.69 ft 0
Blue R Nr Stanley
USGS 06893080
3 cfs 3.63 ft 5.24
Blue R At Kenneth Rd
USGS 06893100
2 cfs 4.89 ft 0
Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc
USGS 06893150
14 cfs 25.16 ft 0
Blue River At Kansas City
USGS 06893500
47 cfs 4.43 ft 0
Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc
USGS 06893578
70 cfs 5.57 ft 54.75
Blue River At Fredericksburg
USGS 03302800
121 cfs 3.31 ft -5.45
Blue River Near Blue
USGS 07332500
53 cfs 5.8 ft -3.16
Blue River Near White Cloud
USGS 03303000
299 cfs 2.83 ft 8.6
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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