ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR AVONDALE, CO.
Is ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR AVONDALE, CO. flooding right now?
No — ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR AVONDALE, CO. is at 2.72 ft, 4.3 ft below its 7 ft flood stage, as of 27 min ago.
Gauge height
2.72 ft
Streamflow
261 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.6 ft on Fri, Apr 30, 1999.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.6 ft | 1999-04-30 |
| 10.53 ft | 2023-06-22 |
| 9.49 ft | 2015-05-20 |
| 9.46 ft | 2013-09-14 |
| 9.3 ft | 2023-06-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS RIVER AT AVONDALE, CO | 2.7 mi | Pueblo County |
| ST. CHARLES RIVER AT VINELAND, CO. | 4.8 mi | Pueblo County |
| HUERFANO RIVER NEAR BOONE, CO. | 7.6 mi | Pueblo County |
| CHICO CR NEAR PUEBLO CHEMICAL DEPOT, CO | 7.8 mi | Pueblo County |
| ARKANSAS RIVER TRIBUTARY ABOVE HWY 227 AT PUEBLO | 10.7 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.