Eagle River at Gypsum
Colorado — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Eagle County, Colorado on the Eagle River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09070000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
11 ft
10,908 cfs
Moderate Flood
10 ft
8,902 cfs
Minor Flood
9 ft
6,620 cfs
Action Stage
8 ft
4,780 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
US 6 bridge in Gypsum is flooded and impassable. Major flooding of residential, industrial and agricultural land is occurring along the Eagle River. Wylaco Supply Company lumber yard begins to flood.
14.9 ft
Major flooding is occurring along the Eagle River. Water has reached the Rittenhouse Restaurant in Gypsum. Trail Gulch road is flooded and impassable. Riverview mobile home park begins to flood.
13.2 ft
The waters of the Eagle River have reached the base of the US 6 bridge in Gypsum.
12.5 ft
Major flooding of farm land and residences along Eagle River. In Gypsum, the low spot of Trail Gulch Road, near the Rittenhouse Restaurant is flooded.
11 ft
Major flooding of farm land and residences along Eagle River from Eagle through Gypsum to Dotsero.
10 ft
Moderate flooding of land and homes along Eagle River from Eagle to Dotsero including Gypsum.
9 ft
Agricultural land along Eagle River between Eagle and Dotsero flooded. Some homes along the Eagle River in Gypsum begin to flood, especially those bordering the river along River View Road, Porphyry Road, Price Lane, Park View Lane, and Willowstone Place.
7.5 ft
Low-lying agricultural land flooded between Eagle and Dotsero. The yards of residences adjacent to the Eagle River in Gypsum along River View Road, Porphyry Road, Park View Lane, Price Lane, WillowStone Place, and Price Place 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | 9.49 ft | 7,620 cfs |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 9.49 ft | 7,620 cfs |
| May 24, 1984 | 9.46 ft | 7,020 cfs |
| May 24, 1984 | 9.46 ft | 7,020 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2010 | 9.31 ft | 7,240 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eagle River at Gypsum?
The Eagle River at Gypsum gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09070000) 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 Eagle River at Gypsum?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eagle River at Gypsum is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
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Where is the Eagle River at Gypsum gauge located?
The gauge is located in Eagle County, Colorado at coordinates 39.6494°N, 106.9537°W. USGS site number: 09070000. 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.