Total streamflow across the
Yampa River
was last observed at
152
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
302
acre-ft of water today; about 25%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
605 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 394 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir
with a gauge stage of 4.93 ft.
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.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-11-29 |
Discharge Volume | 302 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
152.1 cfs
+3.0 cfs (+2.01%) |
Percent of Normal | 25.16% |
Maximum |
79,245.0 cfs
2011-06-09 |
Seasonal Avg | 605 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir
USGS 09237450 |
72 cfs | 4.93 ft | 27.56 | |||||
Yampa River Below Stagecoach Reservoir
USGS 09237500 |
38 cfs | 2.6 ft | 0 | |||||
Yampa River At Steamboat Springs
USGS 09239500 |
113 cfs | 0.55 ft | 2.73 | |||||
Yampa River Above Elkhead Creek Near Hayden
USGS 09244490 |
221 cfs | 1.61 ft | 4.74 | |||||
Yampa River Below Craig
USGS 09247600 |
215 cfs | 1.49 ft | -10.79 | |||||
Yampa River Near Maybell
USGS 09251000 |
258 cfs | 1.99 ft | 1.57 | |||||
Yampa River At Deerlodge Park
USGS 09260050 |
394 cfs | 2.53 ft | 1.03 |
The Yampa River flows 250 miles (400 km) through northwestern Colorado in the United States. Rising in the Rocky Mountains, it is a tributary of the Green River and a major part of the Colorado River system. The Yampa is one of the few free-flowing rivers in the western United States, with only a few small dams and diversions.
The name is derived from the Snake Indians word for the Perideridia plant, which has an edible root. John C. Frémont was among the first to record the name 'Yampah' in entries of his journal from 1843, as he found the plant was particularly abundant in the watershed.