Colorado River below Glenwood Springs, CO
Is Colorado River below Glenwood Springs, CO flooding right now?
Colorado River below Glenwood Springs, CO measured 3.85 ft on 2026-10-27 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.7 ft below its 16.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.85 ft
Streamflow
1,450 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16.5 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.49 ft on Fri, May 25, 1984.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.7 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16.5 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18.2 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 19.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.49 ft | 1984-05-25 |
| 11.74 ft | 1983-06-25 |
| 11.1 ft | 2011-06-26 |
| 10.9 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 10.58 ft | 2014-06-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River above Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, CO | 0.5 mi | Garfield County |
| Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, Co. | 0.7 mi | Garfield County |
| Canyon Creek near New Castle, Co. | 6.0 mi | Garfield County |
| Elk Creek at New Castle, Co. | 10.8 mi | Garfield County |
| Grizzly Creek near Glenwood Springs, Co. | 11.2 mi | Garfield 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.