-2654.7 cfs (-5.05%) since yesterday
70.98% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Colorado River
was last observed at
49,916
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
99,008
acre-ft of water today; about 71%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
70,326 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2017-08-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at
497,084 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Colorado River Above Diamond Creek Nr Peach Spring
reporting a streamflow rate of 7,710 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Colorado River Below Parker Dam
with a gauge stage of 65.46 ft.
This river is monitored from 36 different streamgauging stations along the Colorado River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,756 ft, the
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch.
Last Updated
2023-09-21
Streamflow
49,916.3 cfs
Percent of Normal
70.98%
Maximum
497,084.0 cfs
2017-08-29
About the colorado river
The Colorado River is a major river in the western United States, stretching approximately 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the Gulf of California in Mexico. The river is known for its significant role in the history and settlement of the American West. The river supports a large agricultural and recreational industry, providing irrigation water to millions of acres of farmland and serving as a popular destination for rafting, kayaking, and fishing. The river's hydrology has been significantly altered by the construction of numerous dams and reservoirs, including the Hoover Dam and Lake Powell. These structures have helped to regulate water flow and provide hydroelectric power to the region, but have also caused ecological damage and contributed to the decline of several native fish species.
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