Major Flood
7.5 ft
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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
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Major Flood. Water flows over Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte.
13 ft
Major Flood. Water reaches base of Highway 112 Bridge in Del Norte. Serious residential and commercial flooding occurs.
11 ft
Major Flood. Flood waters reach base of bridge at 7 Mile Plaza. Serious residential and commercial flooding occurs
8 ft
Major Flood. Serious flooding inundates homes near Del Norte Park. Water flows into lumber yard and warehouses 2 miles east of Del Norte. Water threatens the approaches to the Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road.
7.5 ft
Major Flood. Water reaches base of Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte.
7 ft
Moderate Flood. Water flows into farm properties and homes west of Del Norte. Serious lowland and meadow flooding occurs.
6.5 ft
Moderate Flood. Water flows over low spots in Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Water threatens homes and RV park near Del Norte Park in Del Norte. Homes near First Street and the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by high water.
6 ft
Minor Flood. Considerable agricultural flooding occurs.
5.5 ft
Minor Flood. The Del Norte Riverwalk Trail floods.
5 ft
Action Stage. The river is bankfull near Del Norte. Minor inundation of low lying areas around RV campground occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 1911 | 6.8 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1927 | 6.4 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1949 | 6.16 ft | 10,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DNRC2
River
Rio Grande
County
Rio Grande, CO
Coordinates
37.6886°N, 106.4599°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rio Grande near Del Norte?
The Rio Grande near Del Norte gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08220000) 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 Rio Grande near Del Norte?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rio Grande near Del Norte is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rio Grande rises?
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Where is the Rio Grande near Del Norte gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rio Grande County, Colorado at coordinates 37.6886°N, 106.4599°W. USGS site number: 08220000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Data courtesy of Colorado Division of Water Resources
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.