IsItFlooding

Is the Arkansas River flooding?

Colorado · 21 gauges · Colorado river levels

The Arkansas River is tracked by 21 USGS streamgauges in Colorado. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Arkansas River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 21 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Colorado river levels.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Arkansas River at Canon City, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.20 ft on 18 August 1909, carrying 12,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1889 (130 annual peaks).

Drains 3,117 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,342 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Arkansas River near Leadville, CONo flooding4.48 ft9 ft
Arkansas River near Avondale, Co.No flooding3.67 ft7 ft
Arkansas River at Lamar, CONo flooding5.90 ft11 ft
Arkansas River below Empire Gulch near Malta, CONo current data———
Arkansas River at Granite, Co.No current data———
Arkansas River below Granite, CONo current data———
Arkansas River at Buena Vista, Co.No current data———
Arkansas River near Nathrop, CONo current data———
Arkansas River near Wellsville, Co.No current data—9 ft—
Arkansas River at Parkdale, Co.No current data—9 ft—
Arkansas River at Canon City, Co.No current data—10 ft—
Arkansas River at Portland, Co.No current data—9 ft—
Arkansas River above Pueblo, CONo current data—8 ft—
Arkansas River near Nepesta, Co.No current data—16.5 ft—
Arkansas River at La Junta, CONo current data—11 ft—
Arkansas River at Moffat Street at Pueblo, CONo flood stage defined9.17 ft—
Arkansas River at Las Animas, Co.No flood stage defined7.33 ft—
Arkansas River below John Martin Reservoir, Co.No flood stage defined0.97 ft—
Arkansas River near Granada, Co.No flood stage defined5.58 ft—
Arkansas River at Holly, Co.No flood stage defined13.10 ft—
Arkansas River at Avondale, CONo flood stage defined10.23 ft—
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.