Major Flood
16 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Portions of town of Whitewater flooded. Major flooding of residences and agricultural land along Gunnison River. Portions of railroad tracks washed out.
18 ft
Ranch land near southern end of Foster Lane begins to flood.
17.5 ft
Water reaches the railroad tracks paralleling the Gunnison River near State Highway 141 bridge. Sections of 141 in vicinity of the bridge are flooded as well as Foster Lane, Coffman Road and CS15.
16 ft
Water nears the top of the right bank of the Gunnison River near State Highway 141 bridge.
14.25 ft
Water covers State Highway 141 bridge. Highway 141 becomes impassable.
13 ft
Some residential flooding is likely near Redlands Dam.
11 ft
Water nears the bottom of State Highway 141 bridge. Water reaches the base of the bridge near Redlands Dam.
10 ft
Considerable agricultural land flooding is likely between Whitewater and Orchard Mesa. Water flows into quarry on left bank of Gunnison downstream of State Highway 141 bridge.
9 ft
Some lowland flooding near redlands dam is likely. Low lying agricultural land flooded.
8.6 ft
Water reaches the top of the left bank on the west side of the State Highway 141 bridge. Water begins to fill gravel quarry on left bank upstream of State Highway 141 bridge.
7 ft
Water will inundate sections of the river walk near Redlands Dam.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1920 | 19 ft | 35,700 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1921 | 17.4 ft | 30,100 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1905 | 17.1 ft | 27,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Gunnison River near Grand Junction?
The Gunnison River near Grand Junction gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09152500) 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 Gunnison River near Grand Junction?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Gunnison River near Grand Junction is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Gunnison River rises?
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Where is the Gunnison River near Grand Junction gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mesa County, Colorado at coordinates 38.9833°N, 108.4506°W. USGS site number: 09152500. 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.