Arkansas River at Portland, Co.
Is Arkansas River at Portland, Co. flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Portland, Co. measured 0.55 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.4 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.55 ft
Streamflow
72 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.94 ft on Thu, Jul 6, 2006.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 10.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.94 ft | 2006-07-06 |
| 11.26 ft | 1976-08-02 |
| 10.09 ft | 1975-08-02 |
| 9.46 ft | 2013-09-12 |
| 8.93 ft | 1985-07-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek above Highway 115 near Penrose, CO | 7.0 mi | Fremont County |
| Red Creek above Salt Canyon at Fort Carson, CO | 7.5 mi | Pueblo County |
| Red Creek below Sullivan Park at Fort Carson, CO | 9.5 mi | Pueblo County |
| Fourmile Creek near Canon City, Co. | 10.0 mi | Fremont County |
| Turkey Creek near Stone City, CO | 10.3 mi | Pueblo 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.