Yampa River river
Total streamflow across the Yampa River was last observed at 7,651 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 15,175 acre-ft of water today; about 30% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 25,272 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-06-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at 79,245 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Yampa River At Deerlodge Park reporting a streamflow rate of 2,080 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Yampa River, with a gauge stage of 4.41 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Yampa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,211 ft, the Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Yampa River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Yampa River
All 7 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir
CO
USGS 09237450
|
14 | 1.98 | -4.9 | 30% | 4 | 860 | 7,211 |
|
Yampa River Below Stagecoach Reservoir
CO
USGS 09237500
|
15 | 2.14 | -2.0 | 21% | 15 | 520 | 7,125 |
|
Yampa River At Steamboat Springs
CO
USGS 09239500
|
832 | 2.98 | 15.4 | 43% | 44 | 5,130 | 6,718 |
|
Yampa River Above Elkhead Creek Near Hayden
CO
USGS 09244490
|
1,540 | 3.49 | 17.6 | 39% | 35 | 13,700 | 6,245 |
|
Yampa River Below Craig
CO
USGS 09247600
|
1,660 | 3.62 | 19.4 | 39% | 39 | 15,200 | 6,143 |
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Yampa River Near Maybell
CO
USGS 09251000
|
1,510 | 3.65 | 0.7 | 29% | 19 | 20,100 | 5,907 |
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Yampa River At Deerlodge Park
CO
USGS 09260050
|
2,080 | 4.41 | -8.4 | 33% | 21 | 26,400 | 5,598 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Yampa River
The Yampa River is a tributary of the Green River and is located in the western part of the United States. It is approximately 250 miles long and flows through parts of Colorado and Wyoming before joining the Green River in Utah. The river has a rich history, having been used by Native American tribes and early settlers for transportation and agriculture. Today, the river is primarily used for recreation, including fishing, boating, and rafting. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Stagecoach Reservoir and Elkhead Reservoir. These structures are used to manage water flow and provide hydroelectric power. The Yampa River also plays an important role in agriculture, providing irrigation water for crops in the surrounding areas.
Recreation along the Yampa River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Yampa River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Yampa River
Where does the data for the Yampa River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.