Colorado River (Arizona), Lees Ferry (09380000)

StateArizonaLatestUnknown (7870 cfs)
RiverColorado RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-17 8:00 (33 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)
Discharge7870 cfs (median: 11600 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)
Height8.02 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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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
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-04-17 08:00 8.02 7870 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 07:00 8.04 7940 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 06:00 8.03 7900 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 05:00 8.05 7970 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 04:00 8.08 8070 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 03:00 8.09 8110 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 02:00 8.17 8380 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 01:00 8.18 8420 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-17 00:00 8.20 8490 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-16 23:00 8.21 8520 66800 (1942) 980 (1963) 15000 7430 8200 9310 9660 11600 17800 19300 26000 31100
2026-04-16 22:00 8.20 8490 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 21:00 8.19 8450 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 20:00 8.20 8490 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 19:00 8.18 8420 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 18:00 8.20 8490 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 17:00 8.21 8520 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 16:00 8.18 8420 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 15:00 8.19 8450 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 14:00 8.17 8380 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 13:00 8.15 8310 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 12:00 8.14 8280 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 11:00 8.11 8170 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 10:00 8.08 8070 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 09:00 8.08 8070 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 08:00 8.09 8110 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 07:00 8.09 8110 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 06:00 8.08 8070 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 05:00 8.11 8170 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 04:00 8.11 8170 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 03:00 8.14 8280 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 02:00 8.16 8350 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 01:00 8.19 8450 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-16 00:00 8.20 8490 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700
2026-04-15 23:00 8.20 8490 63700 (1942) 1010 (1963) 14700 6430 8180 8810 9430 11900 17800 19800 23900 29700

A total of 34 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2025.