Is the North Fork Gunnison River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset, Co. | No flooding | 1.07 ft | 8 ft | |
| North Fork Gunnison River below Paonia, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near Lazear, CO | No current data | — | — | — |