Is the Big Salt Wash flooding?
The Big Salt Wash is tracked by 2 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 Big Salt Wash is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Salt Wash at Fruita, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.08 ft on 19 September 1972, carrying 3,940 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1972 (10 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Salt Wash at Fruita, Co. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Big Salt Wash at Govt Highline Canal near Loma, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
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.