RIVER GAUGE · COLORADO RIVER
Colorado River below Bakers Gulch
Grand County, Colorado
Water level4.03 ft
Flow13 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.6 ft580 cfs
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood8.5 ft
Major flood9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Widespread, major flooding occurs along the reach of the river.
- 8.5 ft
Moderate flooding with areas close to the Colorado River submerged.
- 8 ft
Considerable lowland flooding occurs with trails and foot bridges along and crossing the river flooded.
- 7.7 ft
Approaches to foot bridges and trails along and crossing the river are flooded.
- 7.6 ft
Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river.
- 7.5 ft
The river is bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2019 | 7.81 ft | 811 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 7.76 ft | 922 cfs |
| May 30, 2014 | 7.75 ft | 1,000 cfs |
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