Uncompahgre River at Colona, CO
Is Uncompahgre River at Colona, CO flooding right now?
Uncompahgre River at Colona, CO measured 4.56 ft on 2026-10-27 18:20:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.56 ft
Streamflow
289 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.83 ft on Thu, Jun 18, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.8 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.5 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 9.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.83 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 6.61 ft | 2016-06-11 |
| 6.46 ft | 2017-06-18 |
| 6.43 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 6.32 ft | 2014-05-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir, CO | 6.4 mi | Ouray County |
| Uncompahgre River near Ridgway, Co. | 10.3 mi | Ouray County |
| Dallas Creek near Ridgway, CO | 10.7 mi | Ouray County |
| Cimarron River near Cimarron, CO | 13.6 mi | Gunnison County |
| Cimarron River below Cimarron Creek at Cimarron, CO | 14.5 mi | Montrose 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.