Dolores River at Dolores Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

10 ft

Moderate Flood

9 ft

Minor Flood

8 ft

Action Stage

7 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Jun 5, 1957	10.68 ft	6,690 cfs
Oct 4, 1911	10.2 ft	10,000 cfs
May 19, 1973	9.5 ft	5,750 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

09166500

NWS LID

DOLC2

River

Dolores River

County

Montezuma, CO

Coordinates

37.4725°N, 108.4976°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Dolores River at Dolores?

The Dolores River at Dolores gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09166500) 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 Dolores River at Dolores?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Dolores River at Dolores is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.

How do I get alerts when Dolores River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dolores River at Dolores 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 Dolores River at Dolores gauge located?

The gauge is located in Montezuma County, Colorado at coordinates 37.4725°N, 108.4976°W. USGS site number: 09166500. 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

Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.

Dolores River at Dolores Water Level & Flood Stage.