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SwedenDallas Creek near Ridgway water level
River gauge, Dallas Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 36.1 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.39 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Dallas Creek near Ridgway, where the gauge shows 2.79 ft.
It is 3.01 ft below the flood stage of 5.80 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.39 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.78 ft – 2.89 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.74 ftAugust 1, 2019
- Forecast peak
- 3.39 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 5.80 ft.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- Water is flowing over the surface of the 24 Road bridge. Major flooding is occurring along 24 Road, 5 Road and surrounding land. Flood waters will likely wash out and destroy the 24 Road bridge.
- 13.00 ft
- The surface of Dallas Creek is nearing the bottom of the 24 Road bridge. Major flooding is occurring over the ranch southwest of the bridge with flood waters also covering portions of 5 road southeast of the bridge. Flooding is also occurring in the horse pasture to the northeast of the bridge.
- 12.00 ft
- Pasture land northeast of the 24 Road bridge is beginning to flood. The water level is nearing the top of the right bank southeast of the bridge. Flooding is occuring on the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
- 10.00 ft
- The Dallas Creek is flowing over the lower half of the ranch along the left bank of the Dallas Creek southwest of the 24 Road bridge and is nearing the ranch house.
- 8.50 ft
- The Dallas Creek has reached the barn on the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
- 7.50 ft
- Flooding is occuring along the riverside portions of the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
- 6.50 ft
- Water rises to the river gage location. Flooding is occuring over areas along the bank of the Dallas Creek southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
- 6.00 ft
- Dallas Creek has reached over the top of the riverbank near the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
- 2.79 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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.74 ft | August 1, 2019 |
| 2 | 5.57 ft | August 4, 2007 |
| 3 | 5.40 ft | August 28, 2016 |
| 4 | 4.83 ft | July 21, 2017 |
| 5 | 4.54 ft | July 11, 2006 |
| 6 | 4.54 ft | June 28, 2024 |
| 7 | 4.50 ft | April 11, 2014 |
| 8 | 4.44 ft | July 16, 2008 |
| 9 | 4.24 ft | April 30, 2023 |
| 10 | 4.21 ft | June 26, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncompahgre River near RidgwayRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 2.27 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 0.8 mi |
| Ridgway ReservoirReservoir | 6,851.09 ft | Normal | 3.2 mi | |
| Ridgway Reservoir near RidgwayReservoir, Ridgway Reservoir | 67,410 acre‑ft | High | +190 acre‑ft | 4.1 mi |
| Uncompahgre River below Ridgway ReservoirRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 1.93 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.3 mi |
| Uncompahgre River near OurayRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 89.6 cfs | High | +1.5 cfs | 10 mi |
| Uncompahgre River at ColonaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 3.64 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Silver Jack Reservoir near CimarronReservoir, Silver Jack Reservoir | 8,861.00 ft | High | +0.29 ft | 12 mi |
| Cimarron River near CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 1.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Dallas Creek near Ridgway?
The official flood stage is 5.80 ft. The level is currently 3.01 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 Dallas Creek near Ridgway today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Dallas Creek near Ridgway rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dallas Creek near Ridgway normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dallas Creek near Ridgway?
The highest level on record is 5.74 ft on August 1, 2019.
Is Dallas Creek near Ridgway expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.39 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09147000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.17777, -107.75839(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 | 2.79 ft | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 36.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Dallas Creek near Ridgway (usgs:09147000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/dallas-creek-near-ridgway
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