Colorado River (Arizona), Lees Ferry (09380000)

StateArizonaLatestUnknown (8070 cfs)
RiverColorado RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-19 16:00 (1 hour ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)(none)
Discharge8070 cfs (median: 18000 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)(none)
Height8.08 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)(none)
TrendFalling (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)(none)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)(none)

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Trips for Colorado River (Arizona), Lees Ferry (09380000)

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
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P75P80P90P95
2026-06-19 16:00 8.08 8070 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 15:00 8.09 8110 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 14:00 8.09 8110 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 13:00 8.09 8110 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 12:00 8.05 7970 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 11:00 7.94 7600 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 10:00 7.72 6900 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 09:00 7.56 6410 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 08:00 7.62 6590 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 07:00 7.75 6990 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 06:00 7.95 7640 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 05:00 8.20 8490 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 04:00 8.45 9390 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 03:00 8.60 9960 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 02:00 8.71 10400 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 01:00 8.71 10400 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-19 00:00 8.70 10400 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-18 23:00 8.66 10200 102000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30400 7010 8790 11200 12200 18000 45600 52900 69400 85900
2026-06-18 22:00 8.61 10000 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 21:00 8.52 9660 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 20:00 8.35 9020 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 19:00 8.20 8490 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 18:00 8.09 8110 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 17:00 8.08 8070 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 16:00 8.09 8110 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 15:00 8.09 8110 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 14:00 8.09 8110 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 13:00 8.08 8070 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 12:00 8.05 7970 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 11:00 7.94 7600 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 10:00 7.72 6900 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 09:00 7.58 6470 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 08:00 7.62 6590 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 07:00 7.76 7020 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 06:00 7.93 7570 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 05:00 8.19 8450 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 04:00 8.45 9390 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 03:00 8.63 10100 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 02:00 8.72 10400 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 01:00 8.71 10400 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-18 00:00 8.70 10400 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900
2026-06-17 23:00 8.67 10200 108000 (1957) 1010 (1964) 30900 6600 9110 11100 11700 17900 44700 53800 71400 86900

A total of 42 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2025.