Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs water level

Name: Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Roaring Fork River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.73ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 AM MDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 480 cfs
Water temperature: 49 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.99 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:42 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs reads 1.73 ft, a normal level.

It is 7.57 ft below the flood stage of 9.30 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.99 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.71 ft and 1.90 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 49 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.45 ftJune 10, 2010
Forecast peak: 2.99 ftFriday, October 23 at 06:00 AM

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 9.30 ft, still 7.57 ft away.

What happens at each level

36.40 ft: Flood waters are receding from the Glenwood Springs Elementary School on right bank across from gage site.
36.40 ft: Flooding starts at the Glenwood Springs Elementary School on right bank across from gage site.
31.00 ft: Water reaches Automotive Shop on Right Bank across from the gage site. Devastating flooding is occurring.
31.00 ft: Water is receding from the Automotive Shop on Right Bank across from the gage site. Devastating flooding has occurred.
22.20 ft: Water reaches the foundation of house on left bank closest to the downstream side of the bridge.
22.20 ft: Water is receding from the foundation of house on left bank closest to the downstream side of the bridge.
21.06 ft: Water covers the road on the West 8th Street bridge.
21.06 ft: River water is receding from the road surface on the West 8th Street bridge.
18.39 ft: Water is receding from the foundation of second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
18.39 ft: Water reaches foundation of second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
16.89 ft: Water is receding from the foundation of the second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
16.89 ft: Water reaches foundation of Farnum Holt Funeral Home on right bank downstream of West 8th Street bridge.
1.73 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.45 ft	June 10, 2010
2	7.19 ft	June 9, 2024
3	7.18 ft	July 1, 2011
4	7.07 ft	July 1, 2019
5	6.74 ft	June 12, 2015
6	6.72 ft	June 20, 2008
7	6.40 ft	June 2, 2014
8	6.38 ft	June 11, 2016
9	6.30 ft	May 19, 2009
10	6.16 ft	June 22, 2017

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 44° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 70° 48° 0.04 in, 70% Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 56° 51° 0.55 in, 84% Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 63° 46° 0.06 in, 83% Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 65° 42° 0.14 in, 33% Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 58° 46° 0.19 in, 20% Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 58° 42° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Roaring Fork River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Roaring Fork River above Lost Man Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	3.7 cfs	High	±0	48 mi
Roaring Fork River above Difficult Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	18.1 cfs	Normal	+1.2 cfs	41 mi
Roaring Fork River near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	0.65 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	38 mi
Roaring Fork River below Maroon Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	118 cfs	Very low	±0	34 mi
Roaring Fork River near EmmaRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	195 cfs	Very low	−29.0 cfs	18 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River	3.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	0.7 mi
Canyon Creek near New CastleRiver gauge, Canyon Creek	40.6 cfs	Very high	±0	7 mi
Grizzly Creek near Grizzly Lake near Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Grizzly Creek	1.9 cfs	Very high	+0.1 cfs	12 mi
Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Divide Creek near SiltRiver gauge, Divide Creek	0.8 cfs	Very low	+0.1 cfs	16 mi
Eagle River below GypsumRiver gauge, Eagle River	4.12 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	21 mi
Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near RedstoneRiver gauge, Crystal River	1.00 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	22 mi
Rifle Gap Reservoir near RifleReservoir, Rifle Gap Reservoir	5,912.34 ft	Low	+0.24 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs?

The official flood stage is 9.30 ft. The level is currently 7.57 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 Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 AM MDT, the water level was 1.73 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs?

The highest level on record is 7.45 ft on June 10, 2010.

Is Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.99 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09085000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.54667, -107.33083 (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	1.73 ft	2026-10-20 15:45	Provisional
Flow	480 cfs	2026-10-20 15:45	Provisional
Water temperature	49 °F	2026-10-20 15:45	Provisional

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