Is the Colorado River flooding?

Nevada · 2 gauges · Nevada river levels

The Colorado River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Nevada. 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 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 Nevada river levels.

data refreshed 7 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 Colorado River below Hoover Dam, Az-Nv. The highest level ever recorded there was 54.96 ft on 13 February 1939, carrying 51,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1934 (83 annual peaks). It is currently at 52.12 ft, 2.8 ft below that record.

Drains 171,700 sq mi · gauge elevation 675 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record