Dolores River at Dolores, Co.
Is Dolores River at Dolores, Co. flooding right now?
Dolores River at Dolores, Co. measured 4.39 ft on 2026-10-27 16:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.6 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.39 ft
Streamflow
1,010 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.68 ft on Thu, Jun 6, 1957.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 5.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.68 ft | 1957-06-06 |
| 10.2 ft | 1911-10-05 |
| 9.5 ft | 1973-05-20 |
| 9.49 ft | 1983-05-31 |
| 9.26 ft | 1965-05-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Canyon Creek near Dolores, Co. | 2.4 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mcelmo Creek near Cortez, Co. | 14.1 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mud Creek at State Highway 32, near Cortez, Co. | 14.2 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mcelmo Creek above Trail Canyon near Cortez, CO | 15.0 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mancos River at Anitas Flat below Mancos, CO | 17.0 mi | Montezuma 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.