Is the North Fork Gunnison River flooding?

Colorado · 3 gauges · Colorado river levels

The North Fork Gunnison River is tracked by 3 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 North Fork Gunnison River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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.

data refreshed 8 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 North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.20 ft on 24 May 1984, carrying 9,220 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1934 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.07 ft, 7.1 ft below that record.

Drains 525 sq mi · gauge elevation 6,082 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset, Co.No flooding1.07 ft8 ft
North Fork Gunnison River below Paonia, CONo current data
North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near Lazear, CONo current data
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.