Roaring Fork River near Aspen, Co.
Is Roaring Fork River near Aspen, Co. flooding right now?
Roaring Fork River near Aspen, Co. measured 0.80 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.80 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.97 ft on Tue, Jul 11, 1995.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.97 ft | 1995-07-11 |
| 5.29 ft | 1985-06-09 |
| 5.27 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 5.24 ft | 1997-06-21 |
| 5.2 ft | 1965-07-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Creek at Aspen, CO | 1.5 mi | Pitkin County |
| Hunter Creek near Aspen, CO | 1.8 mi | Pitkin County |
| Castle Creek at Aspen, CO | 1.9 mi | Pitkin County |
| Roaring Fork River above Difficult C near Aspen, Co. | 3.1 mi | Pitkin County |
| Castle Creek above Queens Gulch near Aspen, CO | 3.2 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.