Arkansas River at Canon City, Co.
Is Arkansas River at Canon City, Co. flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Canon City, Co. measured 5.10 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.10 ft
Streamflow
141 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.9 ft on Sun, Jun 18, 1995.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.9 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 10.56 ft | 2019-06-18 |
| 10.42 ft | 2015-06-21 |
| 10.08 ft | 1983-06-27 |
| 10.05 ft | 1980-06-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fourmile Creek near Canon City, Co. | 3.6 mi | Fremont County |
| Arkansas River at Parkdale, Co. | 7.3 mi | Fremont County |
| Arkansas River at Portland, Co. | 13.4 mi | Fremont County |
| Beaver Creek above Highway 115 near Penrose, CO | 14.5 mi | Fremont County |
| Beaver Creek above Upper Beaver Cemetery near Penrose, CO | 15.5 mi | Fremont County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.