EAGLE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 10, 2025

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast Colorado including the Denver metro. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * 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 Eagle River was last observed at 217 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 429 acre-ft of water today; about 98% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 221 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-07-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 12,671 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Eagle River Below Gypsum reporting a streamflow rate of 165 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Eagle River, with a gauge stage of 4.24 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Eagle River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,785 ft, the Eagle River At Red Cliff.

Eagle River is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows for about 60 miles through central Colorado. The river was named by the Ute Indians, who observed eagles fishing in the river. Hydrologically, the river is classified as a snowmelt-dominated river, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Eagle Park Reservoir and the Homestake Reservoir. These structures were built primarily for municipal and industrial water supply, as well as hydroelectric power generation. Recreational uses of the Eagle River include fishing, kayaking, and rafting, while agricultural uses include irrigation for crops such as hay and alfalfa. The river has a rich history, with early settlers using it for transportation and mining activities. Today, the Eagle River is an important natural resource for the region, providing a source of water for both human and environmental needs.

Last Updated 2025-02-10
Discharge Volume 429 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 216.5 cfs
-20.1 cfs (-8.5%)
Percent of Normal 97.98%
Maximum 12,671.0 cfs
2019-07-01
Seasonal Avg 221 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Eagle River At Red Cliff
USGS 09063000
12 cfs 2.46 ft -2.42
Eagle River Near Minturn
USGS 09064600
52 cfs 2.84 ft -4.79
Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon
USGS 09067020
52 cfs 2.49 ft -13.59
Eagle River Below Gypsum
USGS 09070000
165 cfs 4.24 ft -6.78
History of the River

The Eagle River is a stream, 8 miles (13 km) long, in the borough of Wrangell in the U.S. state of Alaska. Heading at Eagle Lake in the Coast Mountains, it flows northwest through part of the Tongass National Forest into Eagle Bay on the Bradfield Canal. Near the midpoint of its course, the river passes through Little Eagle Lake. On the shore opposite Eagle Bay and the Eagle River mouth, the Harding River enters Bradfield Canal.

       

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