Dolores River below Rico, Co.
Is Dolores River below Rico, Co. flooding right now?
Dolores River below Rico, Co. measured 1.25 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 5.8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.25 ft
Streamflow
14 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.8 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.15 ft on Tue, Jun 10, 1952.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.8 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.3 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 8.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.15 ft | 1952-06-10 |
| 6.07 ft | 1957-06-05 |
| 5.95 ft | 1984-05-24 |
| 5.88 ft | 1970-09-06 |
| 5.87 ft | 1995-06-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Creek above Cascade Creek Diversion near Rockwood CO | 13.1 mi | San Juan County |
| Cascade Creek below Cascade Creek Diversion near Rockwood CO | 13.2 mi | San Juan County |
| Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above Tacoma, CO | 15.7 mi | La Plata County |
| Lake Fork San Miguel River above Trout Lake near Ophir CO | 15.8 mi | San Miguel County |
| South Fork San Miguel River near Ophir, CO | 18.5 mi | San Miguel 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.