Colorado River (Arizona), Lees Ferry (09380000)

StateArizonaLatestUnknown (7500 cfs)
RiverColorado RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-29 12:00 (57 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)
Discharge7500 cfs (median: 17600 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)
Height7.91 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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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-05-29 12:00 7.91 7500 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 11:00 7.77 7060 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 10:00 7.62 6590 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 09:00 7.50 6240 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 08:00 7.49 6210 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 07:00 7.54 6350 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 06:00 7.59 6500 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 05:00 7.71 6870 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 04:00 7.87 7370 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 03:00 8.07 8040 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 02:00 8.24 8630 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 01:00 8.29 8810 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-29 00:00 8.25 8660 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-28 23:00 8.17 8380 111000 (1929) 883 (1977) 29800 6780 8090 9420 9910 17600 45800 51400 73900 86200
2026-05-28 22:00 8.09 8110 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 21:00 8.08 8070 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 20:00 8.08 8070 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 19:00 8.09 8110 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 18:00 8.08 8070 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 17:00 8.08 8070 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 16:00 8.09 8110 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 15:00 8.08 8070 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 14:00 8.02 7870 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 13:00 7.98 7740 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 12:00 7.90 7470 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 11:00 7.77 7060 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 10:00 7.60 6530 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 09:00 7.48 6180 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 08:00 7.48 6180 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 07:00 7.52 6290 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 06:00 7.58 6470 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 05:00 7.70 6840 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 04:00 7.87 7370 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 03:00 8.08 8070 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 02:00 8660 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 01:00 8.28 8770 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-28 00:00 8.25 8660 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300
2026-05-27 23:00 8.16 8350 110000 (1929) 982 (1977) 29300 6670 8050 9140 9720 17700 43400 51800 75900 83300

A total of 38 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2025.