Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, Co.
Is Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, Co. flooding right now?
Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, Co. measured 1.22 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 9.3 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.22 ft
Streamflow
275 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.3 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.7 ft on Tue, Jun 14, 1921.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.3 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.7 ft | 1921-06-14 |
| 8.64 ft | 1957-07-01 |
| 8.45 ft | 1918-06-14 |
| 8.31 ft | 1995-07-13 |
| 8.06 ft | 1983-06-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River above Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, CO | 0.2 mi | Garfield County |
| Colorado River below Glenwood Springs, CO | 0.7 mi | Garfield County |
| Canyon Creek near New Castle, Co. | 6.5 mi | Garfield County |
| Crystal River below Carbondale, CO | 11.0 mi | Garfield County |
| Elk Creek at New Castle, Co. | 11.3 mi | Garfield County |
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