Fryingpan River near Ruedi, Co.
Is Fryingpan River near Ruedi, Co. flooding right now?
Fryingpan River near Ruedi, Co. measured 1.18 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 2.2 ft below its 3.4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.18 ft
Streamflow
70 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 3.4 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.16 ft on Fri, Jun 18, 1965.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 1.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 3.4 ft | 2.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 5.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.16 ft | 1965-06-18 |
| 3.89 ft | 1983-06-24 |
| 3.82 ft | 1967-05-26 |
| 3.61 ft | 1985-06-15 |
| 3.57 ft | 1984-07-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Creek near Thomasville, CO | 7.5 mi | Pitkin County |
| Last Chance Creek near Norrie, CO | 9.1 mi | Pitkin County |
| Roaring Fork River below Maroon Creek near Aspen, CO | 10.0 mi | Pitkin County |
| Owl Creek near Aspen, Co. | 10.2 mi | Pitkin County |
| Hunter Creek near Aspen, CO | 11.1 mi | Pitkin 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.