RIVER GAUGE · ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas River at Parkdale
Fremont County, Colorado
Water level2.26 ft
Flow256 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Water reaches the base of the bridge near Parkdale.
- 11.5 ft
Significant flooding occurs in Canon City.
- 11 ft
Water rises to the base of the bridge at Texas Creek.
- 10 ft
Flood waters impact homes and businesses along the river between Cotopaxi and Texas Creek.
- 9.5 ft
Water rises over railroad tracks in low spots along the river from Parkdale to Portland.
- 9 ft
Minor agricultural flooding of fields and pastures along the river occurs.
- 8.5 ft
Water threatens Five Points Campground near Spikebuck.
- 8 ft
Water threatens low spots along Highway 50 east of Cotopaxi.
- 7 ft
The river is bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1985 | 9.13 ft | 5,960 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 8.82 ft | 6,830 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 8.74 ft | 6,330 cfs |
More on Arkansas River
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DownstreamArkansas River at Cañon City
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