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SwedenColorado River near Cameo water level
River gauge, Colorado River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,470 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.22 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:42 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Colorado River near Cameo, where the gauge shows 3.49 ft.
It is 9.01 ft below the flood stage of 12.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.22 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 PM. The 30-day range is 3.45 ft – 3.63 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.41 ftJune 7, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 4.22 ftFriday, October 23 at 11:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 12.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 23.80 ft
- Sections of I70 in Debeque Canyon are flooded and impassable.
- 18.00 ft
- Sections of the railroad in Debeque Canyon are flooded.
- 16.80 ft
- Low sections of US Highway 6 east of Palisade are flooded.
- 15.00 ft
- Water is approaching residences along the Colorado River north of US 6 along 38 Road. Portions of 38 Road are also flooded.
- 14.90 ft
- Water is flowing over the tops of the berms protecting Island Acres State Park in Debeque Canyon. The swimming and fishing ponds are flooded. The campground is also flooded.
- 14.50 ft
- Major flooding is occurring.
- 14.00 ft
- Much of Riverbend Park in Palisade is flooded.
- 13.50 ft
- Portions of W Road in Debeque are flooded and impassable. Moderate low-land flooding is occurring.
- 12.50 ft
- Minor flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural land is occurring.
- 12.00 ft
- Minor low-land flooding is occurring.
- 11.50 ft
- Some out-of-bank flow is occurring.
- 11.00 ft
- The river is near bankfull in a few places.
- 3.49 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.41 ft | June 7, 2011 |
| 2 | 12.46 ft | June 2, 2014 |
| 3 | 12.24 ft | June 8, 2010 |
| 4 | 11.87 ft | July 2, 2019 |
| 5 | 11.83 ft | June 4, 2008 |
| 6 | 11.47 ft | June 9, 2024 |
| 7 | 11.44 ft | June 18, 2015 |
| 8 | 10.94 ft | June 11, 2016 |
| 9 | 10.71 ft | May 24, 2009 |
| 10 | 10.31 ft | June 9, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Colorado River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Windy Gap, near GranbyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 134 mi |
| Colorado River near KremmlingRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 112 mi |
| Colorado River at Catamount BridgeRiver gauge, Colorado River | 448 cfs | Very low | −6.0 cfs | 89 mi |
| Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 69 mi |
| Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 54 mi |
| Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.47 ft | No reference yet | +0.14 ft | 19 mi |
| Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State LineRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.37 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 41 mi |
| Colorado River near CiscoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 63 mi |
| Colorado River at PotashRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3,010 cfs | Low | −200.0 cfs | 90 mi |
| Colorado River at Gypsum Canyon near HiteRiver gauge, Colorado River | 28.76 ft | No reference yet | −0.24 ft | 129 mi |
| Colorado River at FruitaRiver gauge, Colorado River | 8.95 ft | No reference yet | +0.04 ft | 26 mi |
| Colorado River above Roaring Fork River at Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 5.75 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 54 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau Creek near CameoRiver gauge, Plateau Creek | 1.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.41 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Roan Creek at De BequeRiver gauge, Roan Creek | 4.0 cfs | Very low | −0.5 cfs | 7 mi |
| Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near PalisadeRiver gauge, Colo River | 612 cfs | Low | +123 cfs | 11 mi |
| Parachute Creek at ParachuteRiver gauge, Parachute Creek | 4.6 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Gunnison River near Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Vega Reservoir near CollbranReservoir, Vega Reservoir | 7,927.81 ft | Very low | +0.31 ft | 24 mi |
| Surface Creek near CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Surface Creek at CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 1.08 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Colorado River near Cameo?
The official flood stage is 12.50 ft. The level is currently 9.01 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 Colorado River near Cameo today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM MDT, the water level was 3.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Colorado River near Cameo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Colorado River near Cameo normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Colorado River near Cameo?
The highest level on record is 13.41 ft on June 7, 2011.
Is Colorado River near Cameo expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.22 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09095500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.23915, -108.26619(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 | 3.49 ft | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,470 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Colorado River near Cameo (usgs:09095500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/colorado-river-near-cameo
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