CONEJOS RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 11, 2025

Winter Weather Advisory
2025-02-12T11:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...All of northeast and east central Colorado, including the I-25 Urban Corridor. * WHEN...Snow will redevelop late this afternoon and early evening, and continue through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Conejos River was last observed at 346 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 685 acre-ft of water today; about 212% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 163 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-06-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 2,624 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Conejos River Near Mogote reporting a streamflow rate of 336.00 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Conejos River, with a gauge stage of 2.90 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Conejos River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,883 ft, the Conejos River Below Platoro Reservoir.

The Conejos River originates in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and flows through the Conejos Valley, eventually joining the Rio Grande in New Mexico. It stretches for 92 miles and has a rich history as a vital water source for early settlers and Native American tribes. The river supports several reservoirs, including the Platoro Reservoir and the Terrace Reservoir, which were built for irrigation and flood control purposes. These reservoirs also provide recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Conejos River is also used for agricultural purposes, supporting the growth of hay, alfalfa, and other crops in the surrounding valley. The river's flow is heavily influenced by snowmelt and precipitation, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer.

Last Updated 2025-02-11
Discharge Volume 685 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 345.57 cfs
0.0 cfs (0.0%)
Percent of Normal 212.0%
Maximum 2,624.0 cfs
2019-06-30
Seasonal Avg 163 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Conejos River Below Platoro Reservoir
USGS 08245000
10 cfs 0.71 ft 0
Conejos River Near Mogote
USGS 08246500
336 cfs 2.90 ft 0
History of the River

The Conejos River is a tributary of the Rio Grande, approximately 92.5 miles (148.9 km) long, in south-central Colorado in the United States. It drains a scenic area of the eastern San Juan Mountains west of the San Luis Valley.

       

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