Major Flood
23 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
18.2 ft
Minor Flood
16.5 ft
Action Stage
15.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Water reaches low point of I-70 on right bank.
31 ft
Railroad yard and John's Building and Home Center on left bank flooded.
30 ft
Water reaches top of left bank, covering Devereux Rd and bridge.
23 ft
Water Reaches bottom of Devereux Road bridge. Water floods lower portions of I-70 in Glenwood Springs. railroad tracks and Amtrack Station flood. Hotels and parking areas around hotsprings adjacent to I-70 flood.
20.2 ft
Water overflows Two Rivers Park Boat Ramp and begins to cover baseball field.
20 ft
Water nears railroad tracks and Amtrack station in Glenwood Springs.
18.2 ft
Water reaches base of Two Rivers Park Plaza. CDOT facility parking lot on Centennial Drive begins to flood. Water enters Two Rivers Park.
17.5 ft
Water reaches telephone poles on right bank.
17 ft
Gaging station destroyed.
16.5 ft
Water begins to cover dirt parking lot on right bank. Grassy areas along right bank flooded. Two Rivers Park Plaza Parking lot partially submerged.
15.7 ft
The lawn and lower portions of the parking lot at the Two Rivers Park Plaza begin to flood.
13 ft
Water inundates low lying grassy areas along right bank of river.
12.5 ft
Walkway to gage house flooded.
12 ft
River Reaches bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1984 | 12.49 ft | 31,500 cfs |
| Jun 24, 1983 | 11.74 ft | 27,900 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 11.1 ft | 27,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GCOC2
River
Colorado River
County
Garfield, CO
Coordinates
39.5550°N, 107.3376°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River below Glenwood Springs?
The Colorado River below Glenwood Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09085100) 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 below Glenwood Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River below Glenwood Springs is 16.5 feet. Action stage begins at 15.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18.2 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River rises?
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Where is the Colorado River below Glenwood Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garfield County, Colorado at coordinates 39.5550°N, 107.3376°W. USGS site number: 09085100. 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