RIVER GAUGE · FRYING PAN RIVER
Frying Pan River below Ruedi Resv.
Pitkin County, Colorado
Water level1.17 ft
Flow69 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3 ft
Minor flood3.4 ft
Moderate flood5.5 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1965 | 5.16 ft | 2,690 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1983 | 3.89 ft | 1,390 cfs |
| May 25, 1967 | 3.82 ft | 1,720 cfs |
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