2026-05-06T15:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible, heaviest on colder surfaces and west of I-25. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, Denver, and Castle Rock. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Despite lesser accumulations on roadways, slick and hazardous conditions are still possible for the Wednesday morning commute.
Piedra River
Last Updated: May 4, 2026
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Piedra River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Piedra River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for Piedra River in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Piedra River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Piedra River Near Arboles
USGS 09349800 |
243 cfs | 0.95 ft | 2.53 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Piedra River (also known as El Rio De La Piedra Parada, Pedra, Rio, and Rio Piedre) is a river in the U.S. state of Colorado. It drains parts of Archuleta, Hinsdale, and Mineral counties along a mainstem length of about 40 miles (64 km). The river flows through a series of isolated box canyons, emptying into the San Juan River at Navajo Lake. Its name stems from the Spanish word, piedra, meaning rock.
Regional Streamflow Levels
-888
Cubic Feet Per Second
52
Cubic Feet Per Second
734
Cubic Feet Per Second
579
Cubic Feet Per Second
River Runs
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East Fork--Unnamed Ponds Approx 1/4 Mile Below Continental Divide To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
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Middle Fork--Headwaters To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
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Headwaters (Sec 21, T38N, R1E) To 1/4 Mile Above Big Meadows Reservoir
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Ef/Middle Fork At Weminuche Wilderness Boundary To Forest Development Road 631
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Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)
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Snowslide Canyon Creek--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
Big Meadows Reservoir
Shaw Lake
Williams Creek Reservoir
Teal Boat Ramp
Pass Creek Lake Fishing Site
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