Is the Colorado River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near Cisco, UT | No flooding | 1.76 ft | 19 ft | |
| Colorado River at Gypsum Canyon near Hite, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River above Dirty Devil River near Hite, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River at Potash, UT | No flood stage defined | 5.01 ft | — |