0.0 cfs (0.0%) since yesterday
24.33% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Florida River
was last observed at
10
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
20
acre-ft of water today; about 24%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
42 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-04-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,172 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Florida R Bl Flor Farmers Ditch
reporting a streamflow rate of 10.10 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Florida River At Bondad
with a gauge stage of 2.89 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Florida River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,082 ft, the
Florida R Bl Flor Farmers Ditch.
Last Updated
2023-09-18
Streamflow
10.1 cfs
Percent of Normal
24.33%
Maximum
1,172.0 cfs
2023-04-25
About the florida river
The Florida River is located in southwestern Colorado and is a tributary of the Animas River. It has a length of approximately 45 miles and a drainage area of about 200 square miles. The river has been used for agricultural purposes since the late 1800s, with irrigation ditches constructed to divert water for crops such as alfalfa, wheat, and barley. The construction of the Lemon Dam in 1963 has helped regulate the water flow of the river, ensuring a reliable water supply for agricultural and recreational uses. The reservoir created by the dam, Lemon Reservoir, is a popular destination for fishing and boating. The Florida River also has a history of mining, with several mines located along its banks. The hydrology of the Florida River is influenced by snowmelt and precipitation, with peak flows occurring in the spring and early summer.