Huerfano River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Huerfano River is flowing at 32 cfs at Manzanares Xing, CO — 206% of normal for the date. 3 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0.9 to 32 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Huerfano 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 Manzanares Xing, the Huerfano River is running 32 cfs — 206% of normal. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 206% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Badito (-27%).
Highest against normal: Manzanares Xing at 206%. Lowest: Boone at 72%.
Paddlers: 0 of 5 runs on the Huerfano River with a live range are in range and 5 running high.
How the Huerfano 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
- Manzanares Xing8,202 ft 32 cfs206%
- Badito6,428 ft 18 cfs206%
- Boone4,455 ft 0.9 cfs72%
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 Huerfano River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (206%).
Huerfano River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Huerfano River At Manzanares Xing CO
Oct 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 07111000 |
32 cfs | 206% | · | 3.58 ft | 8,202 ft |
|
Huerfano River At Badito CO
Oct 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 07112500 |
18 cfs | 206% | -27% | 1.77 ft | 6,428 ft |
|
Huerfano River Below Huerf Valy Dam Near Undercliffe CO
Last reported Mar 28 · USGS 07116000 |
0 cfs | · | · | 0.00 ft | 4,909 ft |
|
Huerfano River Near Boone CO
Oct 5, 1:45 AM · USGS 07116500 |
0.9 cfs | 72% | -46% | 3.57 ft | 4,455 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.
Paddle runs on the Huerfano River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek Gauge: Manzanares Xing |
Running high | 32 cfs | 2–27 cfs typical | II–III |
| Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek Gauge: Manzanares Xing |
Running high | 32 cfs | 2–27 cfs typical | II–IV |
| Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek Gauge: Manzanares Xing |
Running high | 32 cfs | 2–27 cfs typical | III–V |
| Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek Gauge: Manzanares Xing |
Running high | 32 cfs | 8–20 cfs typical | II–IV |
| Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek Gauge: Manzanares Xing |
Running high | 32 cfs | 2–27 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Huerfano River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Huerfano River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Huerfano River
The Huerfano River is a tributary of the Arkansas River, located in south-central Colorado. The river is approximately 70 miles long and has a drainage area of 1,470 square miles. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for hunting and fishing. In the early 20th century, the river was dammed to provide irrigation for agriculture. The Huerfano River Watershed Project was established in 1965 to address erosion and water quality issues. Specific reservoirs and dams on the river include Huerfano Lake, Huerfano Valley, and the Huerfano-Cucharas Project. The river supports recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. It is also used for agriculture, providing irrigation for crops such as alfalfa, corn, and wheat.
Fishing near the Huerfano River
About the Huerfano River
How is the Huerfano River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Huerfano River is flowing at 32 cfs at Manzanares Xing, CO, about 206% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0.9 to 32 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Huerfano River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Huerfano River is at 206% 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.
Is the Huerfano River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.