East River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the East River is flowing at 98 cfs at Almont Co, CO — 109% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0.5 to 98 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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East River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Almont Co, the East River is running 98 cfs — 109% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 93% of normal).
Highest against normal: Almont Co at 109%. Lowest: Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf at 26%.
How the East River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Crested Butte8,444 ft 83 cfs93%
- Almont Co8,007 ft 98 cfs109%
- Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf631 ft 0.5 cfs26%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per East River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (93%).
East River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
East River Below Cement Creek Near Crested Butte CO
Oct 6, 1:15 AM · USGS 09112200 |
83 cfs | 93% | -2% | 1.00 ft | · | 8,444 ft |
|
East River At Almont Co CO
Oct 6, 1:15 AM · USGS 09112500 |
98 cfs | 109% | -2% | 2.72 ft | 4.3 ft below | 8,007 ft |
|
East River At Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf WI
Oct 6, 2:00 AM · USGS 04085108 |
0.5 cfs | 26% | -19% | 4.37 ft | · | 631 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the East River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
East River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
East River
The East River is a tidal strait that flows between the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx in New York City. It is approximately 16 miles long and is one of the five boroughs' waterways. Historically, the East River was a busy and important shipping channel and played a significant role in the city's growth and development. Today, it serves as a critical source of water for the city, with numerous reservoirs and dams along its course. These include the Kensico Reservoir, which stores water from the Catskill Mountains, and the Ashokan Reservoir, which provides water to the city's residents. The river also offers a range of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and kayaking. Agricultural use along the East River is limited due to its urban location.
Fishing near the East River
About the East River
How is the East River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the East River is flowing at 98 cfs at Almont Co, CO, about 109% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0.5 to 98 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the East River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the East River is at 93% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the East River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Almont Co (7.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.