Colorado River Near Grand Canyon, AZ
USGS Site No: 09402500 • Colorado River • Coconino County, AZ
Colorado River Near Grand Canyon, AZ on the Colorado River is currently at 8,730 cfs (Normal — 51th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 6.79 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 5,070 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 6,670 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 8,640 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 11,300 | Today: 8,730 cfs |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 18,900 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 8,030 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 7,940 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 7,540 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 7,560 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 7,670 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 8,060 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 8,100 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 8,090 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 8,250 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 7,860 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 7,460 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 7,560 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 7,960 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 7,970 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 8,360 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 8,350 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 8,400 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 8,390 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 8,390 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 8,400 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 8,400 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 8,330 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 8,330 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 8,400 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 8,400 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 8,390 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 8,380 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 8,370 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 8,330 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 8,290 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 09402500
- State
- AZ
- County
- Coconino County
- Coordinates
- 36.1014, -112.0863
- Drainage Area
- 141,600 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 2,418.7
- HUC Code
- 15010001
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
13,500 cfsAug 27, 2025
- Min discharge
-
7,440 cfsNov 3, 2025
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Bright Angel Creek Near Grand Canyon, Ariz.Very Low0.4 mi · 13 cfs
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Pump House Wash Spring Near Grand Canyon, AZVery High2.7 mi · 0 cfs
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Hermit Creek Above Tonto Trail near Grand Canyon, AZVery High7.3 mi · 2 cfs
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Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert ViewNormal17.4 mi · 13,900 cfs
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Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, AZLow18.4 mi · 215 cfs