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Arkansas River near Avondale water level

River gauge, Arkansas River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.91ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
313 cfs
Water temperature
60 °F
3 5 8 10 Highest onrecord 10.60 ft Minor floodstage 7.00 ft

History

2.72.82.9ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Oct 23Oct 252.72.82.9ftOct 16Oct 21Oct 25
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:48 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Arkansas River near Avondale reads 2.91 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.09 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.68 ft and 2.92 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
10.60 ftApril 30, 1999
Forecast peak
2.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 12:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 4.09 ft away.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft
Considerable inundation of agriculture fields and roads to the north of the river. Stretch of U.S. Hwy 50 northwest of Avondale possibly impacted.
10.00 ft
Water begins to flow over dirt roads and agriculture fields to the north of the river. Approaches to Hwy 209 bridge begin to be impacted.
7.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
6.00 ft
The river is bankfull near Avondale.
2.91 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
110.60 ftApril 30, 1999
210.53 ftJune 22, 2023
39.49 ftMay 20, 2015
49.46 ftSeptember 14, 2013
59.30 ftJune 13, 2023
69.19 ftMay 9, 2015
78.97 ftJune 10, 2024
88.90 ftJuly 10, 1996
98.86 ftJune 3, 1994
108.38 ftSeptember 16, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 76° 42° – Wind 6 mph
21 Wed 76° 45° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 79° 62° – Wind 18 mph
23 Fri 81° 63° 0.00 in Wind 25 mph
24 Sat 68° 51° 0.18 in, 42% Wind 16 mph
25 Sun 67° 51° 0.24 in, 42% Wind 17 mph
26 Mon 60° 47° – Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:12 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min Waxing gibbous 70%

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Other gauges on the Arkansas River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Arkansas River near LeadvilleRiver gauge, Arkansas River 4.40 ft Below flood stage +0.03 ft 126 mi
Arkansas River at Moffat Street at PuebloRiver gauge, Arkansas River 155 cfs Normal −17.0 cfs 11 mi
Arkansas River at Las AnimasRiver gauge, Arkansas River 4.7 cfs Very low ±0 65 mi
Arkansas River below John Martin ReservoirRiver gauge, Arkansas River 23.9 cfs Low −6.5 cfs 81 mi
Arkansas River at LamarRiver gauge, Arkansas River 5.80 ft Below flood stage +0.06 ft 97 mi
Arkansas River near GranadaRiver gauge, Arkansas River 75.6 cfs Normal −1.1 cfs 114 mi
Arkansas River at HollyRiver gauge, Arkansas River 92.5 cfs Normal −4.5 cfs 125 mi
Arkansas River near CoolidgeRiver gauge, Arkansas River 2.87 ft Normal −0.01 ft 131 mi
Arkansas River at SyracuseRiver gauge, Arkansas River 4.63 ft High −0.01 ft 145 mi
Arkansas River at AvondaleRiver gauge, Arkansas River 9.20 ft No reference yet ±0 2.7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
St. Charles River at VinelandRiver gauge, St. Charles River 2.62 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 4.8 mi
Huerfano River near BooneRiver gauge, Huerfano River 0.0 cfs Low ±0 8 mi
Arkansas River Tributary above Highway 227 at PuebloRiver gauge, Arkansas River Tributary 19.8 cfs Low −0.9 cfs 11 mi
Fountain Creek near PinonRiver gauge, Fountain Creek 3.03 ft Below flood stage ±0 17 mi
Pueblo ReservoirReservoir 4,858.18 ft Normal 17 mi
Apishapa River near FowlerRiver gauge, Apishapa River 8.4 cfs Normal +1.6 cfs 25 mi
St. Charles River at Burnt MillRiver gauge, St. Charles River 7.10 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 25 mi
Turkey C East Seep below Teller Reservoir near Stone CityRiver gauge, Turkey C East Seep 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Arkansas River near Avondale?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.09 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Arkansas River near Avondale today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Arkansas River near Avondale rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Arkansas River near Avondale normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Arkansas River near Avondale?

The highest level on record is 10.60 ft on April 30, 1999.

Is Arkansas River near Avondale expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07109500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.24806, -104.39861 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.91 ft 2026-10-20 18:00 Provisional
Flow 313 cfs 2026-10-20 18:00 Provisional
Water temperature 60 °F 2026-10-20 18:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Arkansas River near Avondale (usgs:07109500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/arkansas-river-near-avondale

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