Gunnison River near Grand Junction, Co.
Is Gunnison River near Grand Junction, Co. flooding right now?
Gunnison River near Grand Junction, Co. measured 3.79 ft on 2026-10-27 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.79 ft
Streamflow
2,110 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 19 ft on Sun, May 23, 1920.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19 ft | 1920-05-23 |
| 17.4 ft | 1921-06-15 |
| 17.1 ft | 1905-06-09 |
| 16.6 ft | 1941-05-14 |
| 16.5 ft | 1957-06-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Callow Creek at Whitewater, CO | 0.4 mi | Mesa County |
| Lewis Wash near Grand Junction, Co. | 5.5 mi | Mesa County |
| Colorado River. above Gunnison River. at Grand Junction, CO | 6.9 mi | Mesa County |
| Colo River below Grand Valley Div near Palisade, CO | 9.5 mi | Mesa County |
| Plateau Creek near Cameo, CO | 16.9 mi | Mesa 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.