Colorado River
Major river of the American Southwest flowing from the Rocky Mountains toward the Gulf of California.
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Forecast-linked gauges on Colorado River
Linked gauges with forecast-capable source records.
Latest public reading
2.41 ft
Observation 114 minutes old
Latest public reading
79.3 cfs
Observation 35964 minutes old
Latest public reading
Unavailable
No observation recorded
Latest public reading
3.82 ft
Observation 84 minutes old
Latest public reading
1.58 ft
Observation within 30 minutes
Latest public reading
2,320 cfs
Observation 32964 minutes old
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