Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
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
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CNCC2
River
Arkansas River
County
Fremont, CO
Coordinates
38.4339°N, 105.2572°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Cañon City?
The Arkansas River at Cañon City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07096000) 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 at Cañon City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Cañon City is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Arkansas River at Cañon City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Arkansas River at Cañon City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fremont County, Colorado at coordinates 38.4339°N, 105.2572°W. USGS site number: 07096000. 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.