Eagle River at Red Cliff, Co.
Is Eagle River at Red Cliff, Co. flooding right now?
Eagle River at Red Cliff, Co. measured 2.39 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.6 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.39 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.43 ft on Thu, May 24, 1984.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.2 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.43 ft | 1984-05-24 |
| 5.82 ft | 1995-06-17 |
| 5.69 ft | 1996-05-19 |
| 5.58 ft | 1993-06-25 |
| 5.55 ft | 2014-05-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek below Tates Gulch near Red Cliff, CO | 1.1 mi | Eagle County |
| Turkey Creek near Red Cliff, CO | 1.9 mi | Eagle County |
| Wearyman Creek near Red Cliff, Co. | 2.5 mi | Eagle County |
| Eagle River near Minturn, CO | 3.7 mi | Eagle County |
| Cross Creek near Minturn, CO | 4.8 mi | Eagle 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.