Colo River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Colo River is flowing at 1,370 cfs near Palisade Co, CO — 122% of normal for the date and up 121% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Colo 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 Palisade Co, the Colo River is running 1,370 cfs — 122% of normal, up 121% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 122% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Palisade Co (+121%).
How the Colo 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
- Palisade Co4,681 ft 1,370 cfs122%
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 Colo River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (122%).
Colo River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Colo River Below Grd Valley Diversion Near Palisade Co CO
Oct 15, 1:15 AM · USGS 09106150 |
1,370 cfs | 122% | +121% | 4.20 ft | 4,681 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.
Colo 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).
Colo River
The Colo River is a tributary of the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, Australia. It is approximately 86 km in length and has a catchment area of 1,632 km2. The river was originally inhabited by the Darug Aboriginal people, and European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s. Today, the Colo River is used for agricultural purposes, including grazing and horticulture. It also serves as a recreational area for activities such as swimming and canoeing. The river is home to several dams and reservoirs, including the Warragamba Dam, which is the primary source of drinking water for Sydney. The Colo River is an important waterway for the region, providing water for irrigation and domestic use, as well as supporting a range of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Fishing near the Colo River
About the Colo River
How is the Colo River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Colo River is flowing at 1,370 cfs near Palisade Co, CO, about 122% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Colo River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Colo River is at 122% 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.