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SwedenNorth Fork Gunnison River near Somerset water level
River gauge, North Fork Gunnison River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 108 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.41 ft by Friday, October 23 at 07:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset is at 1.42 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.58 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.41 ft by Friday, October 23 at 07:00 AM. There is still 6.58 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 1.36 ft and 1.45 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.73 ftMay 28, 1979
- Forecast peak
- 2.41 ftFriday, October 23 at 07:00 AM
Floating and fishing near North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 6.58 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 12.40 ft
- Water will reach base of bridge on County Road 12 near Paonia Dam.
- 11.00 ft
- Residential flooding near the river in and around Somerset is possible.
- 10.00 ft
- Floodwaters will approach the base of the bridge in Somerset. Water will reach the gage house.
- 9.00 ft
- Water will inundate portions of Highway 133 near Paonia Dam.
- 8.00 ft
- Significant flooding of agricultural lands is likely.
- 7.00 ft
- Minor to moderate low land flooding is likely adjacent to the river. Some bank erosion is also possible.
- 6.00 ft
- Minor agricultural and low land flooding can be expected downstream of the reach.
- 1.42 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.73 ft | May 28, 1979 |
| 2 | 6.56 ft | June 17, 1995 |
| 3 | 5.99 ft | May 22, 2005 |
| 4 | 5.83 ft | May 21, 2008 |
| 5 | 5.73 ft | May 17, 2023 |
| 6 | 5.64 ft | June 7, 2011 |
| 7 | 5.62 ft | February 21, 1991 |
| 8 | 5.48 ft | May 27, 1942 |
| 9 | 5.42 ft | May 15, 1997 |
| 10 | 5.39 ft | May 8, 1974 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the North Fork Gunnison River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Gunnison River below PaoniaRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River | 128 cfs | High | +24.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near LazearRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River | 175 cfs | Normal | +8.0 cfs | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracite Creek above Mouth near SomersetRiver gauge, Anthracite Creek | 102 cfs | Very high | +14.3 cfs | 4.2 mi |
| Hubbard Creek at Highway 133 at Mouth near BowieRiver gauge, Hubbard Creek | 9.7 cfs | High | +4.9 cfs | 4.5 mi |
| Paonia Reservoir near BardineReservoir, Paonia Reservoir | 6,386.68 ft | Very high | 4.5 mi | |
| Leroux Creek above Mouth near HotchkissRiver gauge, Leroux Creek | 6.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Crawford Reservoir near CrawfordReservoir, Crawford Reservoir | 1,175 acre‑ft | Normal | +20 acre‑ft | 19 mi |
| Crawford Dam and ReservoirReservoir | 6,490.56 ft | Low | 19 mi | |
| Elk Creek at Coal Creek above Crested ButteRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 0.6 cfs | High | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Surface Creek near CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 2.53 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.58 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 North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset?
The highest level on record is 6.73 ft on May 28, 1979.
Is North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.41 ft by Friday, October 23 at 07:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09132500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.92582, -107.43422(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 | 1.42 ft | 2026-10-20 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 108 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork Gunnison River near Somerset (usgs:09132500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/north-fork-gunnison-river-near-somerset
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