Total streamflow across the Fall River was last observed at 34 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 68 acre-ft of water today; about 62% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 55 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-03-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at 5,375 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Fall R At Hot Springs Sd reporting a streamflow rate of 34.2 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Fall R At Fredonia with a gauge stage of 3.03 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Fall River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,734 ft, the Fall River Near Idaho Springs.