Mancos River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Mancos River is flowing at 25 cfs near Towaoc, CO — 302% of normal for the date and down 76% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Mancos 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 Towaoc, the Mancos River is running 25 cfs — 302% of normal, down 76% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 302% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Towaoc (-76%).
How the Mancos 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
- Towaoc5,042 ft 25 cfs302%
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 Mancos River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (302%).
Mancos River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mancos River Near Towaoc CO
Oct 2, 1:45 AM · USGS 09371000 |
25 cfs | 302% | -76% | 2.28 ft | 5,042 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Mancos River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Mancos River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Mancos River
The Mancos River is located in southwest Colorado and runs for approximately 80 miles. The river has a rich history, having been used by ancient Puebloan cultures for irrigation and water supply. Today, the river is primarily used for agricultural purposes and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The river is fed by snowmelt and runoff from surrounding mountains, which provides a consistent flow throughout the year. Several reservoirs and dams have been constructed along the river, including the Jackson Gulch Dam, which provides irrigation water for the surrounding agricultural communities. Overall, the Mancos River is an important resource for both human use and ecological health in the region.
Fishing near the Mancos River
About the Mancos River
How is the Mancos River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Mancos River is flowing at 25 cfs near Towaoc, CO, about 302% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mancos River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mancos River is at 302% 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.
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.