RIVER GAUGE · UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER
Uncompahgre River near Ridgway
Ouray County, Colorado
Water level1.99 ft
Flow67 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood5.8 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12.6 ft
Water will rise to the base of the County Road 24 Bridge 2.4 miles northeast of Ridgway.
- 11 ft
Water will inundate sections of Highway 550 near Dexter Creek.
- 10 ft
Water will move into the residential area near Dexter Creek.
- 9 ft
Water will affect the KOA campground on County Road 23 at Portland.
- 8 ft
Water will affect some houses and outbuildings along the river above Ridgway Dam.
- 7 ft
Considerable agricultural flooding can be expected near Orvis Hot Springs.
- 6 ft
Minor lowland flooding can be excpected near Orvis Hot Springs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1983 | 5.73 ft | 2,100 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1995 | 5.59 ft | 1,830 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1999 | 5.56 ft | 1,980 cfs |
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