Arkansas River at Cañon City
Fremont County, Colorado
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Flood waters roll over top of 1st Street Bridge
- 18.5 ft
Flood waters reach base of 1st Street Bridge and inundate nearby homes and businesses
- 18 ft
Flood waters inundate numerous homes and power plant in western Canon City
- 16 ft
Water reaches base of 9th Street Bridge and flows into nearby oil distribution complex
- 15.5 ft
Water rises into Royal Gorge Train Depot parking lot
- 15 ft
Flood waters inundate homes and businesses near 4th Street Bridge
- 14.5 ft
Water overtops levee along Riverside Drive flooding nearby homes and businesses
- 14 ft
Major Flood. Basements flood in homes near 9th Street Bridge
- 13.5 ft
Water spills into Centennial Park near 4th Street Bridge
- 12 ft
Moderate Flood. Serious lowland and meadow flooding occurs
- 10 ft
Minor flood. Minor overbank flow occurs into low lying areas along river. Water overtops screens at Canon City water supply intake
- 8 ft
The river is bankfull
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1995 | 10.9 ft | 6,900 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 10.56 ft | 6,590 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 10.42 ft | 6,340 cfs |
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