Colorado River Report
109346.264 ACRE-FT
+3098.5 cfs (+5.96%) today62.07% of normal • Low
Total streamflow across the
Colorado River
was last observed at
55129
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
109346
acre-ft of water today; about 62%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
88814 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed at
497,084 cfs
on
2017-08-29.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Colorado River Above Diamond Creek Nr Peach Spring
reporting a streamflow rate of 10,700 cfs.
However, the deepest point on the river is located at the
Colorado River Below Parker Dam
with a gage stage of 65.46 ft.
This river is monitored from 36 different streamgauging stations along the Colorado River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 8,756 ft, the
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch.
The river is also a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts, featuring river runs like
Barrel Springs,
and Burns to Dotsero, a class I to IV run.
Compare streamflow levels for nearby paddling destinations on the
interactive map
.
Last Updated | 2023-03-22 |
Streamflow | 55,128.6 cfs |
Percent Normal | 62.07% |
Maximum |
497,084.0 cfs
2017-08-29 |