Is the East River flooding?
The East River 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 East River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 East River at Almont, CO. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.41 ft on 18 June 1995, carrying 4,430 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.52 ft, 5.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East River at Almont, CO | No flooding | 2.52 ft | 7 ft | |
| East River below Cement Creek near Crested Butte, CO | No current data | — | — | — |