Major Flood
11 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Serious flooding occurs. Homes are flooded. Water hits the base of the Colorado 227 Bridge in east Pueblo.
16 ft
Serious flooding occurs. Homes are threatened. Water reaches the base of the Juniper Road Bridge below the Pueblo Dam.
13.5 ft
Serious flooding occurs. Homes are threatened. Water threatens homes on Moffat and Lansing Streets in southeast Pueblo just east of the Highway 50 Business Loop interchange.
13 ft
Serious flooding occurs. Homes are threatened. Water flows over the banks near the Juniper Road Bridge just below the Pueblo Dam. Considerable inundation of low lands below the Pueblo Dam occurs. Portions of the Rock Canyon Swim Area, the Redtail Picnic Area, and the Marsh Hawk Picnic Area below the Pueblo Dam, including the bike route, become inundated.
12.5 ft
Serious flooding occurs. Homes are threatened. Considerable flooding of agricultural lands occurs near the Colorado 231 Bridge, 36th Lane.
12 ft
Serious flooding occurs. Homes are threatened. Water flows over parking lot of Cottonwood Picnic Area below the Pueblo Dam.
11 ft
Serious flooding occurs from east of Pueblo to Avondale. Homes threatened east of Pueblo. Flooding occurs near the confluence of the Arkansas River and Wildhorse Creek about 2 miles east of Pueblo Boulevard in Pueblo.
10 ft
Water begins to inundate the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo, including Coyotes Coffee Den along side the river.
9.5 ft
Water begins to inundate Cottonwood and Osprey Picnic Areas below the Pueblo Dam, between the dam and Pueblo Boulevard. Waters spills into fishing access area along Highway 96 about 2 miles west of Pueblo Boulevard.
9 ft
Considerable overbank flow occurs along Highway 233, Baxter Road, near the bridge. Water begins to threaten homes from just east of Pueblo to Avondale.
8 ft
Water begins to threaten low spots in some local roads. Minor overbank flow into low spots along the river occurs.
7.5 ft
Minor overbank flow occurs. Damage to irrigation works is possible.
7 ft
Minor overbank flow into low spots along the river occurs near Avondale.
6 ft
The river is bankfull from east of Pueblo to Avondale.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2024 | 8.29 ft | 6,080 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 8.21 ft | 5,970 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 7.7 ft | 5,250 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PDAC2
River
Arkansas River
County
Pueblo, CO
Coordinates
38.2717°N, 104.7180°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River above Pueblo?
The Arkansas River above Pueblo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07099400) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Arkansas River above Pueblo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River above Pueblo is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River above Pueblo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pueblo County, Colorado at coordinates 38.2717°N, 104.7180°W. USGS site number: 07099400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Data courtesy of Colorado Division of Water Resources
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.