Gunnison River near Gunnison, Co.
Is Gunnison River near Gunnison, Co. flooding right now?
Gunnison River near Gunnison, Co. measured 1.32 ft on 2026-10-27 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.32 ft
Streamflow
413 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.74 ft on Mon, Jul 1, 1957.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.8 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 7 ft | 5.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.74 ft | 1957-07-01 |
| 6.07 ft | 1952-06-16 |
| 5.94 ft | 1949-06-19 |
| 5.77 ft | 1962-05-13 |
| 5.58 ft | 1948-05-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnison River at Gunnison Whitewater Park, CO | 0.6 mi | Gunnison County |
| Tomichi Creek at Gunnison, CO | 1.5 mi | Gunnison County |
| Gunnison River at Cnty Rd 32 below Gunnison, CO | 3.0 mi | Gunnison County |
| Ohio Creek above Mouth near Gunnison, CO | 3.3 mi | Gunnison County |
| East River at Almont, 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.