Taylor River at Almont water level

Name: Taylor River at Almont water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Taylor River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.45ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 103 cfs
Water temperature: 51 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.66 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:02 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Taylor River at Almont is at 1.45 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.55 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.66 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.44 ft and 1.47 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.78 ftJanuary 1, 2016
Forecast peak: 1.66 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Taylor River at Almont

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 3.55 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.78 ft	January 1, 2016
2	4.47 ft	June 18, 2015
3	4.35 ft	June 19, 2017
4	4.12 ft	June 14, 2019
5	3.95 ft	June 21, 1947
6	3.88 ft	June 4, 2008
7	3.87 ft	June 11, 1980
8	3.86 ft	May 16, 1937
9	3.85 ft	June 9, 2024
10	3.84 ft	May 22, 1927

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 59° 25° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 58° 37° – Wind 15 mph

20 Tue 58° 39° 0.04 in Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 60° 37° 0.05 in, 65% Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 53° 45° 0.10 in, 84% Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 53° 35° 0.07 in, 87% Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 54° 30° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Taylor River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Taylor River at Taylor ParkRiver gauge, Taylor River	1.31 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi
Taylor River below Taylor Park ReservoirRiver gauge, Taylor River	3.16 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East River at AlmontRiver gauge, East River	2.60 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	0.1 mi
Ohio Creek above Mouth near GunnisonRiver gauge, Ohio Creek	15.4 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	7 mi
East River below Cement Creek near Crested ButteRiver gauge, East River	94.6 cfs	Normal	+1.7 cfs	8 mi
Ohio Creek near BaldwinRiver gauge, Ohio Creek	21.1 cfs	Normal	+0.6 cfs	9 mi
Gunnison River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Gunnison River	1.00 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi
Tomichi Creek at GunnisonRiver gauge, Tomichi Creek	1.46 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Slate River above Baxter Gl @Hwy 135 near Crested ButteRiver gauge, Slate River	37.6 cfs	Normal	+1.2 cfs	14 mi
Coal Creek above McCormick Dtch at Crested ButteRiver gauge, Coal Creek	5.0 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Taylor River at Almont?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 3.55 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 Taylor River at Almont today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 PM MDT, the water level was 1.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Taylor River at Almont rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Taylor River at Almont normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Taylor River at Almont?

The highest level on record is 7.78 ft on January 1, 2016.

Is Taylor River at Almont expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.66 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09110000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.66444, -106.84472 (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	1.45 ft	2026-10-19 22:00	Provisional
Flow	103 cfs	2026-10-19 22:00	Provisional
Water temperature	51 °F	2026-10-19 22:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Taylor River at Almont (usgs:09110000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/taylor-river-at-almont

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer