CRYSTAL RIVER
River Levels • Streamgages • Weather
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Crystal River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Crystal River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Crystal River is a 40-mile-long river in western Colorado that originates in the Elk Mountains and flows into the Roaring Fork River. Historically, the river was used for transportation and as a source of water for agriculture. Today, the river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The Crystal River is fed by several tributaries, including the North Fork and the Maroon Creek, and is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Redstone Reservoir and the Avalanche Creek Dam. These reservoirs were built for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. Despite its recreational and agricultural uses, the Crystal River has faced challenges with low water levels due to climate change and water diversion for other purposes.
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| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Crystal River Ab Avalanche C
USGS 09081600 |
176 cfs | 1.31 ft | -4.35 |
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Crystal River is a city in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,108 in the 2010 census. (3,485 in 2000). According to the U.S Census estimates of 2012, the city had a population of 3,055. The city was incorporated in 1903 and is the self professed "Home of the Manatee". Crystal River Preserve State Park is located nearby, and Crystal River Archaeological State Park is located in the city's northwest side.
Crystal River is at the heart of the Nature Coast of Florida. The city is situated around Kings Bay, which is spring-fed and so keeps a constant 72 °F (22 °C) temperature year round. A cluster of 50 springs designated as a first-magnitude system feeds Kings Bay. A first-magnitude system discharges 100 cubic feet or more of water per second, which equals about 64 million gallons of water per day. Because of this discharge amount, the Crystal River Springs group is the second largest springs group in Florida, the first being Wakulla Springs in Wakulla County near Tallahassee. Kings Bay can be home to over 400 manatees during the winter when the water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico cools, and is the only place in the United States where people can legally interact with them in their natural conditions without that interaction being viewed as harassment by law enforcement agencies. Tourism based on watching and swimming with manatee is the fastest growing contribution to the local economy. In 2005 there was a movement to dissolve the city which did not succeed, and the city has since grown by annexation.
