RIVER GAUGE · LOS PINOS RIVER
Los Pinos River near Bayfield
La Plata County, Colorado
Water level1.79 ft
Flow62 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.95 ft
Minor flood5.6 ft
Moderate flood6.2 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
Serious flooding in Bayfield can be expected.
- 7 ft
Floodwaters will approach the base of the bridge at Columbus.
- 6 ft
Serious residential and agricultural land flooding can be expected between Bayfield and Vallecito Reservoir.
- 5.2 ft
Significant flooding of lowlands adjacent to the river can be expected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1957 | 12.2 ft | 13,800 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1935 | 6.58 ft | 4,020 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1938 | 6.3 ft | 3,960 cfs |
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