RIVER GAUGE · ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas River at Catlin Dam
Otero County, Colorado
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Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Residential flooding occurs northeast of Rocky Ford
- 9 ft
Moderate agricultural flooding occurs
- 8 ft
Minor agricultural flooding occurs northeast of Rocky Ford and elsewhere
- 7 ft
Minor overbank flow occurs into low spots along the river channel
- 6 ft
The river is bankfull
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1999 | 11.3 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| Jul 9, 1978 | 10.81 ft | 23,300 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 8.24 ft | 8,060 cfs |
More on Arkansas River
UpstreamArkansas River near Nepesta
DownstreamArkansas River near Rocky Ford
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