Is the Roaring Fork River flooding?

Colorado · 6 gauges · Colorado river levels

The Roaring Fork 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 Roaring Fork River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.

data refreshed 7 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 Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.70 ft on 14 June 1921, carrying 17,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (118 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.22 ft, 7.5 ft below that record.

Drains 1,453 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,720 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Roaring Fork River near Aspen, Co.No flooding0.46 ft5 ft
Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs, Co.No flooding1.22 ft9.3 ft
Roaring Fork River above Lost Man Creek near Aspen, CONo current data
Roaring Fork River below Maroon Creek near Aspen, CONo current data
Roaring Fork River above Difficult C near Aspen, Co.No flood stage defined0.97 ft
Roaring Fork River near Emma, CONo flood stage defined4.56 ft
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.