Arkansas River near Nepesta
Colorado — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pueblo County, Colorado on the Arkansas River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07117000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18.5 ft
Moderate Flood
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
16.5 ft
Action Stage
15.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flood. Homes and roads along the river are flooded.
19.5 ft
Major Flood. Water enters the Fowler area.
19 ft
Major Flood. Water impacts homes near Nepesta. The flood plain is inundated..
18.5 ft
Major Flood. Waters spill over Nepesta Road near the Nepesta Road Bridge. Major flooding of agricultural lands around Nepesta occurs. The river is entirely out of its channel.
18 ft
Moderate Flood. Agricultural lands near Nepesta flood and the Oxford Ditch works may be damaged.
17.5 ft
Moderate Flood. Agricultural lands near Nepesta flood.
16.5 ft
Minor Flood. Agricultural lands near Nepesta are flooded.
15.5 ft
Action Stage. Low-lying wetlands are flooded.
14.5 ft
The river is bankfull. Low lying wetland areas along the channel begin to flood.
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 22, 2023 | 16.66 ft | 6,490 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 16.66 ft | 6,490 cfs |
| May 20, 2015 | 16.56 ft | 7,320 cfs |
| May 20, 2015 | 16.56 ft | 7,320 cfs |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 15.92 ft | 3,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NPTC2
River
Arkansas River
County
Pueblo, CO
Coordinates
38.1794°N, 104.1394°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River near Nepesta?
The Arkansas River near Nepesta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07117000) 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 Nepesta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River near Nepesta is 16.5 feet. Action stage begins at 15.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River near Nepesta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pueblo County, Colorado at coordinates 38.1794°N, 104.1394°W. USGS site number: 07117000. 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 18 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 30 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.