ARKANSAS RIVER AT LAMAR, CO
USGS 07133000 · Colorado · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 07133000 · Colorado · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
If stream conditions are not favorable, consider fishing at a lakePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 9:00 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Above NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT to Nov 5, 9:00 PM MST; ranging 45.4 to 1,120 ft³/s; latest 1,120 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:00 PM MST | 1,120 | 9.75 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 PM MST | 1,040 | 9.58 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST | 960 | 9.41 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST | 874 | 9.2 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST | 768 | 8.92 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST | 581 | 8.38 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST | 323 | 7.47 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST | 123 | 6.47 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 123 | 6.47 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 120 | 6.45 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 113 | 6.4 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 98.2 | 6.3 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 57.6 | 5.97 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 114 | 6.41 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 110 | 6.38 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 104 | 6.34 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 99.6 | 6.31 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 99.6 | 6.31 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 96.8 | 6.29 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 95.5 | 6.28 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.4–28 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 84.8 | 6.2 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 78.5 | 6.15 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 74.8 | 6.12 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 79.7 | 6.16 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 83.5 | 6.19 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 133 | 6.53 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 76 | 6.13 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 76 | 6.13 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 77.2 | 6.14 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 76 | 6.13 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 62 | 6.01 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 45.4 | 5.85 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 74.8 | 6.12 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 92.8 | 6.26 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 94.1 | 6.27 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 96.8 | 6.29 | 6.3–29 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 98.2 | 6.3 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 101 | 6.32 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 104 | 6.34 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 110 | 6.38 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 105 | 6.35 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 99.6 | 6.31 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 102 | 6.33 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 104 | 6.34 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 105 | 6.35 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 107 | 6.36 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 110 | 6.38 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 110 | 6.38 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM MST | 111 | 6.39 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM MST | 110 | 6.38 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM MST | 110 | 6.38 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM MST | 105 | 6.35 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM MST | 104 | 6.34 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM MST | 107 | 6.36 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.4–31 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM MST | 114 | 6.41 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM MST | 114 | 6.41 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM MST | 110 | 6.38 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM MST | 98.2 | 6.3 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM MST | 101 | 6.32 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM MST | 104 | 6.34 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM MST | 108 | 6.37 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM MST | 98.2 | 6.3 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM MST | 92.8 | 6.26 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM MST | 87.4 | 6.22 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM MST | 78.5 | 6.15 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM MST | 79.7 | 6.16 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM MST | 87.4 | 6.22 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM MST | 87.4 | 6.22 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM MST | 87.4 | 6.22 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM MST | 87.4 | 6.22 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.5–34 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM MST | 84.8 | 6.2 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM MST | 90.1 | 6.24 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 88.7 | 6.23 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM MST | 86.1 | 6.21 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM MST | 84.8 | 6.2 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM MST | 84.8 | 6.2 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM MST | 87.4 | 6.22 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM MST | 82.3 | 6.18 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM MST | 64.2 | 6.03 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST | 64.2 | 6.03 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM MST | 64.2 | 6.03 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM MST | 63.1 | 6.02 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM MST | 60.8 | 6 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 59.7 | 5.99 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 59.7 | 5.99 | 6.8–40 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 58.7 | 5.98 | 6.8–40 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 58.7 | 5.98 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 58.7 | 5.98 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 57.6 | 5.97 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 58.7 | 5.98 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 58.7 | 5.98 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 59.7 | 5.99 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 57.6 | 5.97 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 58.7 | 5.98 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 62 | 6.01 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 62 | 6.01 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 60.8 | 6 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 60.8 | 6 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 62 | 6.01 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 62 | 6.01 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 62 | 6.01 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 62 | 6.01 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 62 | 6.01 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 60.8 | 6 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 60.8 | 6 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 60.8 | 6 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 59.7 | 5.99 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 58.7 | 5.98 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 56.5 | 5.96 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 56.5 | 5.96 | 6.7–25 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 56.5 | 5.96 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 55.4 | 5.95 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 55.4 | 5.95 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 52.3 | 5.92 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 55.4 | 5.95 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 55.4 | 5.95 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 56.5 | 5.96 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 53.3 | 5.93 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 54.4 | 5.94 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 53.3 | 5.93 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 50.3 | 5.9 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 49.3 | 5.89 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 48.3 | 5.88 | 6.7–23 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 48.3 | 5.88 | 7.1–21 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 50.3 | 5.9 | 7.1–21 |
Map of USGS gauge 07133000 and the river around it
Where ARKANSAS RIVER AT LAMAR, CO sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Colorado Parks and Wildlife uses are 71°F.
Normal for Nov 5: 6.4–28 ft³/s (middle half of 74 years of record). Now: 1,120 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 1,120 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 74 years of record (1949–2026): 10th 3.8, 25th 6.4, median 12, 75th 28, 90th 49 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 1.3 ft³/s, highest 181 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 1,397.3%, from 74.8 to 1,120 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
This gauge is on the same river as our page for Arkansas River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Above NWS action stage. Above action stage: high, fast water. Don't wade.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)NWS forecast: Above NWS action stage. The National Weather Service river forecast for this gauge reaches that category. Plan around it and check the forecast again before you go.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 1,397%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Flow above the record for this date. Higher than any daily mean USGS has recorded on this date at this gauge. Expect much higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Above NWS action stage. Above action stage: high, fast water. Don't wade.
NWS observed 9.58 ft stage, 1,070 ft³/s at Nov 5, 8:00 PM MST (NWS gauge LMAC2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 5:49 PM MST. Highest point: 9.6 ft, 1,080 ft³/s on Nov 5, 11:00 PM MST (Above NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 9.6 ft | 1,080 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 9 ft | 838 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 7.4 ft | 343 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 6.5 ft | 176 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 6.3 ft | 146 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 6.2 ft | 132 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 9:26 PM MST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.