Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line
Is Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line flooding right now?
Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line measured 2.51 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.5 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.51 ft
Streamflow
1,510 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.4 ft on Sun, Jun 9, 1957.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.4 ft | 1957-06-09 |
| 16.12 ft | 1984-05-27 |
| 15.32 ft | 1995-06-19 |
| 15.26 ft | 2011-06-09 |
| 15.25 ft | 1952-06-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek near Mouth near Mack, Co. | 8.8 mi | Mesa County |
| Reed Wash near Mack, Co. | 13.1 mi | Mesa County |
| Big Salt Wash at Fruita, Co. | 15.0 mi | Mesa County |
| Little Salt Wash below Greenway Drive at Fruita, CO | 15.3 mi | Mesa County |
| Big Salt Wash at Govt Highline Canal near Loma, CO | 18.1 mi | Mesa County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.