Colorado River (Arizona), Lees Ferry (09380000)

StateArizonaLatestUnknown (6650 cfs)
RiverColorado RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2025-12-06 11:00 (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)
Discharge6650 cfs (median: 9580 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)
Height7.66 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 (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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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2025-12-06 11:00 7.66 6650 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 10:00 7.49 6150 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 09:00 7.47 6090 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 08:00 7.50 6180 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 07:00 7.53 6260 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 06:00 7.59 6440 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 05:00 7.68 6710 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 04:00 7.82 7150 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 03:00 8.03 7840 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 02:00 8.30 8770 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 01:00 8.56 9730 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-06 00:00 8.69 10200 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-05 23:00 8.66 10100 26800 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10300 4560 5280 5880 6240 9580 13700 13800 17100 20200
2025-12-05 22:00 8.57 9770 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 21:00 8.44 9280 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 20:00 8.32 8840 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 19:00 8.29 8740 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 18:00 8.30 8770 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 17:00 8.29 8740 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 16:00 8.31 8810 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 15:00 8.32 8840 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 14:00 8.34 8910 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 13:00 8.35 8950 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 12:00 8.31 8810 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 11:00 8.13 8170 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 10:00 7.78 7020 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 09:00 7.51 6210 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 08:00 7.49 6150 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 07:00 7.52 6240 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 06:00 7.58 6410 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 05:00 7.68 6710 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 04:00 7.83 7180 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 03:00 8.04 7870 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 02:00 8.30 8770 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 01:00 8.56 9730 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-05 00:00 8.68 10200 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100
2025-12-04 23:00 8.66 10100 25100 (1987) 1030 (1964) 10200 4220 5480 5990 6360 9370 13500 13900 16000 19100

A total of 37 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2024.