Colorado River (Arizona), Lees Ferry (09380000)

StateArizonaLatestUnknown (8490 cfs)
RiverColorado RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-15 16:00 (54 minutes 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)
Discharge8490 cfs (median: 11500 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)
Height8.2 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)
TrendRising (rising 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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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
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P75P80P90P95
2026-04-15 16:00 8.20 8490 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 15:00 8.18 8420 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 14:00 8.18 8420 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 13:00 8.17 8380 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 12:00 8.14 8280 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 11:00 8.11 8170 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 10:00 8.08 8070 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 09:00 8.08 8070 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 08:00 8.08 7840 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 07:00 8.08 7840 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 06:00 8.09 7870 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 05:00 8.10 7900 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 04:00 8.12 7970 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 03:00 8.14 8040 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 02:00 8.18 8170 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 01:00 8.20 8240 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-15 00:00 8.20 8240 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-14 23:00 8.20 8240 59900 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6760 7650 9040 9400 11500 18100 19100 24100 30900
2026-04-14 22:00 8.20 8240 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 21:00 8.20 8240 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 20:00 8.19 8210 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 19:00 8.18 8170 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 18:00 8.19 8210 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 17:00 8.17 8140 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 16:00 8.16 8110 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 15:00 8.15 8070 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 14:00 8.16 8110 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 13:00 8.16 8110 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 12:00 8.14 8040 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 10:00 8.08 7840 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 09:00 8.07 7800 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 08:00 8.08 7840 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 07:00 8.09 7870 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 06:00 8.09 7870 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 05:00 8.09 7870 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 04:00 8.12 7970 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 03:00 8.15 8070 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 02:00 8.18 8170 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 01:00 8.19 8210 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-14 00:00 8.20 8240 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600
2026-04-13 23:00 8.17 8140 53400 (1942) 1020 (1963) 14600 6860 7790 8990 9390 11700 17800 20100 23500 33600

A total of 41 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2025.