Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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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
9 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Water rises to the base of the railroad bridge near Eldredge. Walk-in campsites at Pa-co-chu-puk begin to flood.
11 ft
Widespread flooding of lowlands and agricultural land is occuring. Water rises to near the base of the US 550 bridge near eldredge.
9.3 ft
Water floods the river gage site.
9 ft
Flood waters continue to spread into low-lying areas and agricultural land along the Uncompahgre River. Water enters Pa-co-chu-puk group picnic area and parking lot.
7.5 ft
Pa-co-chu-puk group picnic pavilion begins to flood.
7 ft
Flood waters are spreading into low areas and agricultural adjancent to the Uncompahgre river.
6 ft
Water covers sections of the river-side trails in ridgway state park and floods low-lying marshy areas along the banks of the Uncompahgre River.
5 ft
The Uncompahgre River reaches the top of its banks. Some minor flooding of low marshy areas is occurring.
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 9, 2010 | 3.87 ft | 1,460 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 3.63 ft | 1,120 cfs |
| May 19, 2009 | 3.58 ft | 1,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
UNRC2
River
Uncompahgre River
County
Ouray, CO
Coordinates
38.2406°N, 107.7603°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir?
The Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09147025) 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 Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Uncompahgre River rises?
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Where is the Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ouray County, Colorado at coordinates 38.2406°N, 107.7603°W. USGS site number: 09147025. 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