Is the Colorado River flooding?
The Colorado River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in California. 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 Colorado River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 6 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 California river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Colorado River below Laguna Dam, Az-Ca. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.88 ft on 18 August 1977, carrying 5,030 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1972 (24 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Needles, CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River at Palo Verde Dam, Ca-Az | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River below Palo Verde Dam, Az-Ca | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River below Imperial Dam, Az-Ca | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River below Laguna Dam, Az-Ca | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River below Yuma Main Canal Ww at Yuma, AZ | No current data | — | — | — |