Major Flood
14 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Flooding is likely along sections of Interstate 70. Major flooding in communities and along roads near the Colorado River.
19.2 ft
Major flooding of homes and property. Large portions of Buffalo Blvd and South River Road are under water. Major flooding and erosion in Glenwood Canyon.
16.5 ft
Foot bridge off of Frontage Road of downstream of Dotsero begins to flood.
16 ft
Houses in the Dotsero community near the Colorado River begin to flood. Sections of South River Road and Buffalo Blvd are likely flooded. Major flooding and damage to agricultural land.
14 ft
Flooding of stilling ponds adjacent to Twin Rivers Village. Flood waters reach yards of some homes in this area.
13 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural and low lying areas between Dotsero and the upper Glenwood Canyon is possible. Large portions of the bikepath in Glenwood Canyon are flooded.
12 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural and low lying areas between Dotsero and the upper Glenwood Canyon is possible.
11.5 ft
Expect minor low land flooding along the river. The bike path through Glenwood Canyon is flooded in many sections.
7.1 ft
Small sections of the bike trail between the Shoshone Power Plant and the Hanging Lake Parking area begin to flood.
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 | 14.2 ft | 22,200 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 12.64 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 12.12 ft | 17,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River near Dotsero?
The Colorado River near Dotsero gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09070500) 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 near Dotsero?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River near Dotsero is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River rises?
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Where is the Colorado River near Dotsero gauge located?
The gauge is located in Eagle County, Colorado at coordinates 39.6446°N, 107.0780°W. USGS site number: 09070500. 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.