Major Flood
12 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
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Considerable inundation of agriculture fields and roads to the north of the river. Stretch of U.S. Hwy 50 northwest of Avondale possibly impacted.
10 ft
Water begins to flow over dirt roads and agriculture fields to the north of the river. Approaches to Hwy 209 bridge begin to be impacted.
7 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
6 ft
The river is bankfull near Avondale.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1999 | 10.6 ft | 20,900 cfs |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 10.53 ft | 11,700 cfs |
| May 19, 2015 | 9.49 ft | 10,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ADLC2
River
Arkansas River
County
Pueblo, CO
Coordinates
38.2481°N, 104.3991°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River near Avondale?
The Arkansas River near Avondale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07109500) 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 near Avondale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River near Avondale is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Arkansas River near Avondale 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 near Avondale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pueblo County, Colorado at coordinates 38.2481°N, 104.3991°W. USGS site number: 07109500. 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.