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Frying Pan River below Ruedi Resv.
Colorado — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Pitkin County, Colorado on the Frying Pan River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09080400, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

8 ft

Moderate Flood

5.5 ft

Minor Flood

3.4 ft

Action Stage

3 ft

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

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Jun 17, 19655.16 ft2,690 cfs
Jun 17, 19655.16 ft2,690 cfs
Jun 23, 19833.89 ft1,390 cfs
Jun 23, 19833.89 ft1,390 cfs
May 25, 19673.82 ft1,720 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

09080400

NWS LID

RUDC2

River

Frying Pan River

County

Pitkin, CO

Coordinates

39.3655°N, 106.8256°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Frying Pan River below Ruedi Resv.?

The Frying Pan River below Ruedi Resv. gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09080400) 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 Frying Pan River below Ruedi Resv.?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Frying Pan River below Ruedi Resv. is 3.4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.

How do I get alerts when Frying Pan River rises?

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Where is the Frying Pan River below Ruedi Resv. gauge located?

The gauge is located in Pitkin County, Colorado at coordinates 39.3655°N, 106.8256°W. USGS site number: 09080400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey