Gunnison River near Gunnison
Gunnison County, Colorado
The past week
Loading chart…
What floods at each level
- 8 ft
The surface of the Gunnison River is nearing the base of the US 50 bridge. Flooding is occurring along portions of Jorgeson Road.
- 7.1 ft
Flooding is occurring in Twin Pines Mobile Home Park and residences along the reach of the Gunnison River. Water is covering and making impassable portions of County Road 16, County Road 19, 2nd Street, and Brookside Drive.
- 6.2 ft
Flooding is occurring in residences along the west bank of the Gunnison River and along Island Ditch. Water is flowing through the western portion of the Twin Pines Mobile Home Park and over sections of 2nd street. Water is covering portions of County Road 16, County Road 19 and Brookside Drive.
- 5.5 ft
Water is covering low lying areas between the Gunnison River and the Twin Pines Mobile Home Park. Water is nearing homes along Island Ditch and homes between Park Road and the Gunnison River. Flooding is occurring along portions of County Roads 16 and 19 and along Brookside Drive.
- 4.8 ft
The Gunnison has reached the top of its banks. Minor flooding of low-lying areas is occurring.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1957 | 6.74 ft | 9,320 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1952 | 6.07 ft | 5,710 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1949 | 5.94 ft | 5,190 cfs |
More on Gunnison River
Get an alert when Gunnison River rises
Save this gauge in the free StormCast app and pick the level that matters to you. Your phone goes off when the water gets there.
