Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
9.3 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36.4 ft
Flood waters are receding from the Glenwood Springs Elementary School on right bank across from gage site.
36.4 ft
Flooding starts at the Glenwood Springs Elementary School on right bank across from gage site.
31 ft
Water reaches Automotive Shop on Right Bank across from the gage site. Devastating flooding is occurring.
31 ft
Water is receding from the Automotive Shop on Right Bank across from the gage site. Devastating flooding has occurred.
22.2 ft
Water reaches the foundation of house on left bank closest to the downstream side of the bridge.
22.2 ft
Water is receding from the foundation of house on left bank closest to the downstream side of the bridge.
21.06 ft
Water covers the road on the West 8th Street bridge.
21.06 ft
River water is receding from the road surface on the West 8th Street bridge.
18.39 ft
Water is receding from the foundation of second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
18.39 ft
Water reaches foundation of second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
16.89 ft
Water is receding from the foundation of the second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
16.89 ft
Water reaches foundation of Farnum Holt Funeral Home on right bank downstream of West 8th Street bridge.
16.45 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the West 8th Street bridge. Water is approaching the foundations of homes along the left and right banks downstream from the bridge.
16.45 ft
Water is receding from the bottom of the West 8th Street bridge. Water is receding from the foundations of homes along the left and right banks downstream from the bridge.
16.03 ft
Water reaches building in back of Glenwood Springs Baptist Church lot. Major flood damage has occurred in River Meadows Mobile Home Park.
16.03 ft
Water reaches building in back of Glenwood Springs Baptist Church lot. Major flood damage has occurred in River Meadows Mobile Home Park. Waters are receding.
14.1 ft
Water is at the foundation of the Glenwood Springs Baptist Church, located on the right bank just upstream of the West 8th Street bridge. Major flooding is occurring in the River Meadows Mobile Home Park. Gage site is likely destroyed. Waters are receding.
14.1 ft
Water reaches the foundation of the Glenwood Springs Baptist Church, located on the right bank just upstream of the West 8th Street bridge. Major flooding is occurring in the River Meadows Mobile Home Park. Gage site is likely destroyed.
10.3 ft
Water is receding from the lower portion of the bike path on the right bank near the 8th Street bridge. Lower portions of lawns on left bank downstream from bridge flooded. Low lying portions of the River Meadows Mobile Home Park are flooded.
10.3 ft
Lower portion of the bike path on the right bank near the 8th Street bridge begins to flood. Lower portions of lawns on left bank downstream from bridge flooded. Low lying portions of the River Meadows Mobile Home Park are flooded.
9.3 ft
Minor flooding of the River Meadows Mobile Home Park is occurring. The lower level of Veltus Park is flooding including the lower parking lot and the picnic pavilion. The river gage site is flooded.
9.3 ft
Minor flooding of the River Meadows Mobile Home Park is occurring. The lower level of Veltus Park is flooding including the lower parking lot and the picnic pavilion. The river gage site is flooding.
9 ft
River reaches top of bank in Veltus Park and in Rivers Meadows Mobile Home Park.
9 ft
River is at top of bank in Veltus Park and in Rivers Meadows Mobile Home Park.
5.09 ft
Water is receding from the Veltus Park observation peninsula protruding into the Roaring Fork River on the left bank just above the gage site.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1921 | 8.7 ft | 17,600 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1957 | 8.64 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1918 | 8.45 ft | 17,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GWSC2
River
Roaring Fork River
County
Garfield, CO
Coordinates
39.5467°N, 107.3308°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs?
The Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09085000) 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 Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs is 9.3 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Roaring Fork River rises?
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Where is the Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garfield County, Colorado at coordinates 39.5467°N, 107.3308°W. USGS site number: 09085000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.