Arkansas River at Canon City, Co.
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | — |
| Major flood | 14 ft | — |
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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