Total streamflow across the
Gunnison River
was last observed at
4,685
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
9,293
acre-ft of water today; about 100%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,703 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2017-05-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at
43,480 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Gunnison River Near Grand Junction
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,630 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel
with a gauge stage of 3.62 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Gunnison River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,670 ft, the
Gunnison River Near Gunnison.
The Gunnison River is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows through western Colorado. It is approximately 180 miles long and has a drainage basin of over 7,000 square miles. The river was historically used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting, and later by European explorers and settlers for transportation and irrigation. The hydrology of the river has been altered by several dams and reservoirs, including the largest, the Blue Mesa Reservoir. These dams and reservoirs provide water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The Gunnison River is also a popular recreational destination, with activities such as fishing, rafting, and kayaking. The river's ecosystem is vital to the region's agricultural industry and supports a variety of wildlife.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 9,293 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
4,685.0 cfs
-40.0 cfs (-0.85%) |
Percent of Normal | 99.61% |
Maximum |
43,480.0 cfs
2017-05-26 |
Seasonal Avg | 4,703 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gunnison River Near Gunnison
USGS 09114500 |
715 cfs | 1.64 ft | 1.42 | |||||
Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel
USGS 09128000 |
1060 cfs | 3.62 ft | 0.95 | |||||
Gunnison River At Delta
USGS 09144250 |
1280 cfs | 2.44 ft | -0.78 | |||||
Gunnison River Near Grand Junction
USGS 09152500 |
1630 cfs | 3.44 ft | -2.98 |
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The Gunnison River is a tributary of the Colorado River, 164 miles (264 km) long, in the Southwestern state of Colorado. It is the largest tributary of the Colorado River in Colorado, with a mean flow of 2,570 cu ft/s (73 m3/s).