RIVER GAUGE · COLORADO RIVER
Colorado River at Windy Gap
Grand County, Colorado
Water level3.87 ft
Flow145 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6.5 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Record flooding occurs.
- 10 ft
Houses flood. Widespread flooding of agricultural land occurs.
- 8 ft
Flooding occurs near houses in Parshall.
- 6.5 ft
The river is out of its banks and into fields.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2011 | 7.4 ft | 5,100 cfs |
| May 24, 1984 | 7.34 ft | 5,260 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 6.65 ft | 2,330 cfs |
More on Colorado River
UpstreamColorado River near Granby
DownstreamColorado River above Hot Sulphur Springs
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