+14.1 cfs (+101.44%) since yesterday
101.43% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Huerfano River
was last observed at
28
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
56
acre-ft of water today; about 101%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
28 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-10-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,703 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Huerfano River At Badito
reporting a streamflow rate of 14.40 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Huerfano River Near Boone
with a gauge stage of 3.92 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Huerfano River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,202 ft, the
Huerfano R At Manzanares Xing.
Last Updated
2024-04-19
Streamflow
28.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
101.43%
Maximum
1,703.0 cfs
2015-10-01
About the 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.
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