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
16 ft
Flood waters begin to inundate Rincon Recreation Site between Swissvale and Howard just east of mile marker 232.
14.5 ft
Flood waters reach the base of the bridge in Cotopaxi.
13 ft
Flood waters reach the base of the bridge in Howard and threaten Pleasant Valley RV Park near the bridge.
11 ft
Serious inundation of low lying areas along US Highway 50 occurs.
10.5 ft
Flood waters rise into low lying areas along US Highway 50.
10 ft
Flood waters rise into Four Seasons RV Park in southeast Salida.
9 ft
Flood waters begin to inundate Valley Bridge Recreation Site between Howard and Coaldale near mile marker 246. Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
8.5 ft
Rising waters begin to threaten Banderas Bunkhouse Motel and RV sites in Howard. Minor overbank flow into low lying areas along the river begins.
7 ft
The river is bankfull in spots.
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, 1995 | 8.4 ft | 5,805 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 8.17 ft | 5,870 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1985 | 8.12 ft | 6,020 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSVC2
River
Arkansas River
County
Chaffee, CO
Coordinates
38.5028°N, 105.9397°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River near Wellsville?
The Arkansas River near Wellsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07093700) 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 Wellsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River near Wellsville 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 near Wellsville 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 Wellsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chaffee County, Colorado at coordinates 38.5028°N, 105.9397°W. USGS site number: 07093700. 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.