RIVER GAUGE · COLORADO RIVER
Colorado River near State Line
Mesa County, Colorado
Water level3.37 ft
Flow2,740 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12.5 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Flooding is likely between the Redlands and Loma.
- 12 ft
low-land flooding is likely between the Redlands and Loma, multiple sections of the bike path along the Colorado River may be inundated and become impassable. Water levels approach bridge structures along I-70, between Fruita and Loma.
- 10 ft
minor flooding is expected between Redlands and Loma. Sections of the Riverfront Pedestrian/Bike Trail become inundated with water between Fruita and Loma.
- 6 ft
Some lowland and meadow flooding is possible near Fruita.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1957 | 16.4 ft | 56,800 cfs |
| May 27, 1984 | 16.12 ft | 69,800 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1995 | 15.32 ft | 49,300 cfs |
More on Colorado River
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DownstreamColorado River near Cisco
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