Arkansas River near Wellsville, Co.
Is Arkansas River near Wellsville, Co. flooding right now?
Arkansas River near Wellsville, Co. measured 2.79 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.79 ft
Streamflow
195 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.4 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 1995.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.4 ft | 1995-06-23 |
| 8.17 ft | 2015-06-20 |
| 8.12 ft | 1985-06-10 |
| 8.02 ft | 1980-06-12 |
| 7.91 ft | 2024-06-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Badger Creek, Lower Station, near Howard, Co. | 5.0 mi | Fremont County |
| Arkansas River near Nathrop, CO | 11.9 mi | Chaffee County |
| Badger Creek, Upper Station, near Howard, CO | 12.7 mi | Fremont County |
| Noland Gulch Tributary Reservoir Inflow near Villa Grove, Co. | 20.3 mi | Saguache County |
| Arkansas River at Buena Vista, Co. | 25.9 mi | Chaffee 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.