Gunnison River near Gunnison water level

Name: Gunnison River near Gunnison water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Gunnison River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.99ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 214 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.77 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Gunnison River near Gunnison reads 0.99 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.51 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.77 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.98 ft and 1.02 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 4.48 ftMay 22, 2008
Forecast peak: 1.77 ftFriday, October 23 at 01:00 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 5.50 ft, still 4.51 ft away.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: The surface of the Gunnison River is nearing the base of the US 50 bridge. Flooding is occurring along portions of Jorgeson Road.
7.10 ft: Flooding is occurring in Twin Pines Mobile Home Park and residences along the reach of the Gunnison River. Water is covering and making impassable portions of County Road 16, County Road 19, 2nd Street, and Brookside Drive.
6.20 ft: Flooding is occurring in residences along the west bank of the Gunnison River and along Island Ditch. Water is flowing through the western portion of the Twin Pines Mobile Home Park and over sections of 2nd street. Water is covering portions of County Road 16, County Road 19 and Brookside Drive.
5.50 ft: Water is covering low lying areas between the Gunnison River and the Twin Pines Mobile Home Park. Water is nearing homes along Island Ditch and homes between Park Road and the Gunnison River. Flooding is occurring along portions of County Roads 16 and 19 and along Brookside Drive.
4.80 ft: The Gunnison has reached the top of its banks. Minor flooding of low-lying areas is occurring.
0.99 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	4.48 ft	May 22, 2008
2	4.39 ft	May 26, 2019
3	4.23 ft	June 12, 2015
4	4.20 ft	June 7, 2011
5	4.17 ft	June 9, 2017
6	4.12 ft	June 2, 2014
7	3.89 ft	June 9, 2024
8	3.88 ft	June 7, 2010
9	3.77 ft	May 19, 2009
10	3.66 ft	May 25, 2005

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 61° 38° 0.17 in, 27% Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 61° 41° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 59° 38° 0.05 in, 55% Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 61° 43° 0.34 in, 87% Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 59° 42° 0.44 in, 87% Wind 21 mph

24 Sat 53° 35° 0.12 in, 22% Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 54° 35° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Gunnison River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gunnison River below Gunnison TunnelRiver gauge, Gunnison River	213 cfs	Low	±0	38 mi
Gunnison River at DeltaRiver gauge, Gunnison River	1.45 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	63 mi
Gunnison River near Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Gunnison River	3.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	86 mi
Gunnison River at Cnty Road 32 below GunnisonRiver gauge, Gunnison River	4.47 ft	No reference yet	±0	3.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tomichi Creek at GunnisonRiver gauge, Tomichi Creek	1.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	1.5 mi
Ohio Creek above Mouth near GunnisonRiver gauge, Ohio Creek	16.0 cfs	Normal	±0	3.3 mi
East River at AlmontRiver gauge, East River	2.63 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	10 mi
Taylor River at AlmontRiver gauge, Taylor River	1.45 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi
Ohio Creek near BaldwinRiver gauge, Ohio Creek	28.7 cfs	High	+7.6 cfs	11 mi
Blue Mesa ReservoirReservoir	7,411.73 ft	Very low		16 mi
Cochetopa Creek below Rock Creek near ParlinRiver gauge, Cochetopa Creek	43.9 cfs	High	−1.0 cfs	17 mi
East River below Cement Creek near Crested ButteRiver gauge, East River	99.7 cfs	Normal	+6.8 cfs	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Gunnison River near Gunnison?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 4.51 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 Gunnison River near Gunnison today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM MDT, the water level was 0.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Gunnison River near Gunnison rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gunnison River near Gunnison normal?

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

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

The highest level on record is 4.48 ft on May 22, 2008.

Is Gunnison River near Gunnison expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.77 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09114500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.54194, -106.94977 (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	0.99 ft	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional
Flow	214 cfs	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Gunnison River near Gunnison (usgs:09114500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/gunnison-river-near-gunnison

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