Colorado River at Cameo
Colorado — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mesa County, Colorado on the Colorado River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09095500, 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
14.5 ft
38,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
13.5 ft
31,600 cfs
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
25,400 cfs
Action Stage
12 ft
23,700 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23.8 ft
Sections of I70 in Debeque Canyon are flooded and impassable.
18 ft
Sections of the railroad in Debeque Canyon are flooded.
16.8 ft
Low sections of US Highway 6 east of Palisade are flooded.
15 ft
Water is approaching residences along the Colorado River north of US 6 along 38 Road. Portions of 38 Road are also flooded.
14.9 ft
Water is flowing over the tops of the berms protecting Island Acres State Park in Debeque Canyon. The swimming and fishing ponds are flooded. The campground is also flooded.
14.5 ft
Major flooding is occurring.
14 ft
Much of Riverbend Park in Palisade is flooded.
13.5 ft
Portions of W Road in Debeque are flooded and impassable. Moderate low-land flooding is occurring.
12.5 ft
Minor flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural land is occurring.
12 ft
Minor low-land flooding is occurring.
11.5 ft
Some out-of-bank flow is occurring.
11 ft
The river is near bankfull in a few places.
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 15, 1935 | 15.4 ft | 36,000 cfs |
| May 10, 1934 | 15.4 ft | 14,700 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1935 | 15.4 ft | 36,000 cfs |
| May 10, 1934 | 15.4 ft | 14,700 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1952 | 14.5 ft | 32,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River at Cameo?
The Colorado River at Cameo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09095500) 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 Colorado River at Cameo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River at Cameo is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 14.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River rises?
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Where is the Colorado River at Cameo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mesa County, Colorado at coordinates 39.2391°N, 108.2662°W. USGS site number: 09095500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.