East River at Almont, CO
Is East River at Almont, CO flooding right now?
East River at Almont, CO measured 3.01 ft on 2026-10-27 19:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.01 ft
Streamflow
173 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.41 ft on Sun, Jun 18, 1995.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.45 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.41 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 8.03 ft | 1984-05-26 |
| 7.41 ft | 1957-06-29 |
| 7.32 ft | 1986-06-07 |
| 7.29 ft | 1985-06-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor River at Almont, Co. | 0.1 mi | Gunnison County |
| Ohio Creek above Mouth near Gunnison, CO | 7.0 mi | Gunnison County |
| East River below Cement Creek near Crested Butte, CO | 8.4 mi | Gunnison County |
| Ohio Creek near Baldwin, Co. | 8.6 mi | Gunnison County |
| Gunnison River near Gunnison, Co. | 10.1 mi | Gunnison 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.