RIVER GAUGE · RIO GRANDE
Rio Grande at Wagon Wheel Gap
Mineral County, Colorado
Water level1.33 ft
Flow160 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1985 | 6.1 ft | 5,190 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1970 | 5.84 ft | 4,660 cfs |
| May 29, 1979 | 5.6 ft | 4,480 cfs |
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