Is the Colorado River flooding?

Utah · 4 gauges · Utah river levels

The Colorado River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Utah. 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. 1 of 4 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 Utah 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 near Cisco, UT. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.52 ft on 3 June 1914, carrying 66,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1884 (108 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.76 ft, 19.8 ft below that record.

Drains 24,100 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,092 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Colorado River near Cisco, UTNo flooding1.76 ft19 ft
Colorado River at Gypsum Canyon near Hite, UTNo current data
Colorado River above Dirty Devil River near Hite, UTNo current data
Colorado River at Potash, UTNo flood stage defined5.01 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.