Eagle River river
Total streamflow across the Eagle River was last observed at 1,021 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,025 acre-ft of water today; about 34% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,025 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 455 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Eagle River, with a gauge stage of 4.76 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Eagle River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Eagle River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Eagle River At Red Cliff
CO
USGS 09063000
|
15 | 2.69 | 0.0 | 13% | 4 | 576 | 8,785 |
|
Eagle River Near Minturn
CO
USGS 09064600
|
139 | 3.47 | 17.8 | 41% | 20 | 1,730 | 8,095 |
|
Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon
CO
USGS 09067020
|
412 | 4.25 | 20.8 | 42% | 27 | 4,800 | 7,398 |
|
Eagle River Below Gypsum
CO
USGS 09070000
|
455 | 4.76 | 18.5 | 41% | 74 | 6,120 | 6,270 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Eagle River
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.
Track the Eagle River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Eagle River
Where does the data for the Eagle River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.