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SwedenColorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line water level
River gauge, Colorado River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2,650 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.72 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 03:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:13 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line, where the gauge shows 3.31 ft.
It is 11.69 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.72 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 03:00 PM. The 30-day range is 3.30 ft – 3.94 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 58 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.26 ftJune 9, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 4.72 ftSaturday, October 24 at 03:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- Flooding is likely between the Redlands and Loma.
- 12.00 ft
- low-land flooding is likely between the Redlands and Loma, multiple sections of the bike path along the Colorado River may be inundated and become impassable. Water levels approach bridge structures along I-70, between Fruita and Loma.
- 10.00 ft
- minor flooding is expected between Redlands and Loma. Sections of the Riverfront Pedestrian/Bike Trail become inundated with water between Fruita and Loma.
- 6.00 ft
- Some lowland and meadow flooding is possible near Fruita.
- 3.31 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.26 ft | June 9, 2011 |
| 2 | 13.58 ft | June 4, 2008 |
| 3 | 13.43 ft | June 3, 2014 |
| 4 | 13.24 ft | June 10, 2019 |
| 5 | 13.14 ft | May 18, 2023 |
| 6 | 12.50 ft | June 16, 1973 |
| 7 | 12.05 ft | June 13, 2015 |
| 8 | 11.76 ft | May 25, 2005 |
| 9 | 11.69 ft | June 9, 2010 |
| 10 | 11.52 ft | May 26, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Colorado River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near KremmlingRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 151 mi |
| Colorado River at Catamount BridgeRiver gauge, Colorado River | 425 cfs | Very low | −19.0 cfs | 128 mi |
| Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 110 mi |
| Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 95 mi |
| Colorado River near CameoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.21 ft | No reference yet | −0.33 ft | 27 mi |
| Colorado River near CiscoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Colorado River at PotashRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3,000 cfs | Low | −120.0 cfs | 55 mi |
| Colorado River at Gypsum Canyon near HiteRiver gauge, Colorado River | 28.77 ft | No reference yet | −0.12 ft | 96 mi |
| Colorado River above Dirty Devil River near HiteRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3,569.68 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 112 mi |
| Colorado River at FruitaRiver gauge, Colorado River | 8.91 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Colorado River above Roaring Fork River at Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 5.77 ft | No reference yet | −0.25 ft | 95 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek near Mouth near MackRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 55.1 cfs | Very low | −64.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Dolores River near CiscoRiver gauge, Dolores River | 7.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 25 mi |
| Dolores River near GatewayRiver gauge, Dolores River | 242 cfs | High | +10.0 cfs | 32 mi |
| Gunnison River near Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near PalisadeRiver gauge, Colo River | 604 cfs | Low | −25.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Castle Creek below Castle Valley near MoabRiver gauge, Castle Creek | 4.4 cfs | Low | −0.7 cfs | 39 mi |
| Plateau Creek near CameoRiver gauge, Plateau Creek | 1.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 41 mi |
| Mill Creek below Pack Creek near Mouth at MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 4.0 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 48 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.69 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 Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM MDT, the water level was 3.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.50 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line?
The highest level on record is 15.26 ft on June 9, 2011.
Is Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.72 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 03:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09163500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.13274, -109.02708(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.31 ft | 2026-10-21 00:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,650 cfs | 2026-10-21 00:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-21 00:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State Line (usgs:09163500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/colorado-river-near-colorado-utah-state-line
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