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Grand Canyon & Other River Flows
In the Southwest US we have a lot of ephemeral streams with wild fluctuations. It’s all about how the river flows. High water, low water, fluctuating flows, steady flows, spike flows, flash floods, it's dropping out, it's coming up fast, a lot to consider. That’s the fun in it all!!!
CURRENT RIVER FLOWS
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ARIZONA RIVERS​
Minimum Recommended Flow 300 cfs
Optimum Flow 600-2,000 cfs
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Minimum Recommended Flow 300 cfs (Canoes & Kayaks) 1,000 cfs (Rafts)
Optimum Flow 2,000-3,000 cfs
Wondering what the Verde & Salt are projected to do?
NWS Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
Arizona SNOTEL Snowpack Update Report
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center - Salt River
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center - Verde River
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GRAND CANYON - COLORADO RIVER​
What are the water levels going to be for my Grand Canyon trip?
Want more information about projected flows in the Canyon?
May 6, 2026
Here is an excellent discussion about the current crisis of the Colorado River:
June 11, 2026
Great graphic representation of what is happening in the river system:
What are the flows coming out of Flaming Gorge Dam?
GRAND CANYON - TRIBUTARIES​
UTAH RIVERS
CATARACT CANYON​
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