ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR LEADVILLE, CO
Is ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR LEADVILLE, CO flooding right now?
No — ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR LEADVILLE, CO is at 4.30 ft, 4.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 43 min ago.
Gauge height
4.30 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.42 ft on Thu, Jun 18, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.42 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 8.36 ft | 2024-06-08 |
| 8.36 ft | 2019-07-02 |
| 7.84 ft | 2016-06-11 |
| 7.8 ft | 2011-06-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA GULCH AT MALTA, CO. | 1.9 mi | Lake County |
| EF ARKANSAS R AT US HIGHWAY 24, NR LEADVILLE, CO. | 2.8 mi | Lake County |
| ST. KEVIN GULCH ABV TEMPLE GULCH NR LEADVILLE, CO | 3.1 mi | Lake County |
| HALFMOON CR BL HALFMOON DIVERSION NR LEADVILLE, CO | 4.8 mi | Lake County |
| HALFMOON CREEK NEAR MALTA, CO | 5.7 mi | Lake 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.