137 years of record, none this dry In 137 years of record, the Arkansas River at Canon City has never carried less water in this calendar week than it does right now. Not in 2002, not in the drought years the old-timers still name -- this week IS the record. It is not alone: the Saint Vrain Creek at Lyons (131 years of record), the Arkansas River at Salida (117 years of record), the Eagle River at Red Cliff (97 years of record), the Tomichi Creek at Gunnison (89 years of record) and the Piney River near State Bridge (83 years of record) also stand at their all-time lows for this week.
the Saint Vrain Creek at Lyons (131 years of record)the Arkansas River at Salida (117 years of record)the Eagle River at Red Cliff (97 years of record)the Tomichi Creek at Gunnison (89 years of record)the Piney River near State Bridge (83 years of record)
A 2nd-driest week on the South Boulder Creek near Eldorado Springs The South Boulder Creek near Eldorado Springs is having its 2nd-driest week in 129 years of record. |
A 3rd-driest week on the Rio Grande at Embudo The Rio Grande at Embudo is having its 3rd-driest week in 128 years of record. |
154 rivers under call this week
Nothing placed, nothing released -- the rivers and the law spent the week in agreement.
The season
All 118 snow stations read zero — exactly what late summer should look like.
Last winter was thin, though: the final runoff outlooks landed at a median 26% of normal across the mountain districts.
Court windows closing
21 new water-court applications (2026-08 resumes) can still be opposed until 2026-10-31 -- 59 days, if one of them moves water near you |
51 new water-court applications (2026-07 resumes) can still be opposed until 2026-09-30 -- 28 days, if one of them moves water near you |
Deadlines computed under C.R.S. 37-92-302(3); confirm with the water clerk.
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