RIVER GAUGE · GUNNISON RIVER
Gunnison River near Somerset
Gunnison County, Colorado
Water level1.28 ft
Flow69 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12.4 ft
Water will reach base of bridge on County Road 12 near Paonia Dam.
- 11 ft
Residential flooding near the river in and around Somerset is possible.
- 10 ft
Floodwaters will approach the base of the bridge in Somerset. Water will reach the gage house.
- 9 ft
Water will inundate portions of Highway 133 near Paonia Dam.
- 8 ft
Significant flooding of agricultural lands is likely.
- 7 ft
Minor to moderate low land flooding is likely adjacent to the river. Some bank erosion is also possible.
- 6 ft
Minor agricultural and low land flooding can be expected downstream of the reach.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1984 | 8.2 ft | 9,220 cfs |
| May 26, 1993 | 7.67 ft | 8,610 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1985 | 6.75 ft | 5,760 cfs |
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