Major Flood
6 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
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.5 ft
Inundation of Redstone Blvd. near the fire station.
7 ft
Cabins on right bank in Redstone begin to flood.
6 ft
Major flood stage - stage and flow is near maximum record. Flooding is possible at bridges along highway 133 south of Redstone. Water is approaching buildings along the river.
5.5 ft
Moderate flood stage - Inundation of agricultural and pasture land. Debris in river can block flow at private bridges.
5 ft
Flood Stage - Moderate lowland flooding. Inundation of some secondary roads is possible. The town of Redstone begins to sandbag private property near the river.
4.5 ft
Minor agricultural flooding of the lower lying areas along the Crystal River.
4 ft
Bankfull Stage - Safe water level that will not overflow the river banks. Water reaches edge of agricultural/pasture land in a few areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1983 | 6.12 ft | 4,180 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2010 | 6.01 ft | 4,840 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1957 | 5.65 ft | 3,980 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Crystal River near Redstone?
The Crystal River near Redstone gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09081600) 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 Crystal River near Redstone?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Crystal River near Redstone is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Crystal River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Crystal River near Redstone to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Crystal River near Redstone gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pitkin County, Colorado at coordinates 39.2326°N, 107.2275°W. USGS site number: 09081600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: CFHC2
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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.