Is the Gunnison River flooding?
The Gunnison River is tracked by 6 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 Gunnison River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Colorado river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Gunnison River near Grand Junction, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.95 ft on 23 May 1920, carrying 35,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1897 (117 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.57 ft, 12.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison River near Gunnison, Co. | No flooding | 0.74 ft | 5.5 ft | |
| Gunnison River at Delta, CO | No flooding | 1.12 ft | 9 ft | |
| Gunnison River near Grand Junction, Co. | No flooding | 2.57 ft | 13 ft | |
| Gunnison River at Gunnison Whitewater Park, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Gunnison River below Gunnison Tunnel, CO | No flood stage defined | 1.62 ft | — | |
| Gunnison River at Cnty Rd 32 below Gunnison, CO | No flood stage defined | 3.94 ft | — |