Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PDLC2
River
Arkansas River
County
Fremont, CO
Coordinates
38.4872°N, 105.3736°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Parkdale?
The Arkansas River at Parkdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07094500) 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 Parkdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Parkdale is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 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 Parkdale 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 Parkdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fremont County, Colorado at coordinates 38.4872°N, 105.3736°W. USGS site number: 07094500. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- Stage data may not be available during winter months.