Arkansas River at Parkdale, Co.
Is Arkansas River at Parkdale, Co. flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Parkdale, Co. measured 2.14 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.9 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.14 ft
Streamflow
198 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.13 ft on Sun, Jun 9, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.13 ft | 1985-06-09 |
| 8.82 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 8.74 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 8.07 ft | 1980-06-12 |
| 8.06 ft | 1983-06-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at Canon City, Co. | 7.3 mi | Fremont County |
| Fourmile Creek near Canon City, Co. | 10.4 mi | Fremont County |
| Fourmile Creek below Cripple Creek near Victor, CO | 14.5 mi | Teller County |
| Beaver Creek above Upper Beaver Cemetery near Penrose, CO | 19.6 mi | Fremont County |
| Beaver Creek above Highway 115 near Penrose, CO | 20.3 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.