Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Zuni River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Zuni River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Zuni River is a 130-mile long tributary of the Little Colorado River that flows through the Zuni Indian Reservation in New Mexico. The river originates in the Zuni Mountains and flows through the Zuni Canyon before joining the Little Colorado River. The river has played an important role in the history and culture of the Zuni people, who have lived in the area for over 1,000 years. The Zuni River is used for irrigation and agricultural purposes, and there are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Zuni River Dam and the Zuni River Irrigation Project. These reservoirs provide water for farming and livestock, as well as recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Despite its importance to the local community, the Zuni River faces various environmental threats, including pollution from mining and agricultural runoff.