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SwedenCrystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone water level
River gauge, Crystal River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 113 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.27 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone, where the gauge shows 0.99 ft.
It is 4.01 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.27 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. There is still 4.01 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 0.91 ft – 1.11 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.01 ftJune 10, 2010
- Forecast peak
- 2.27 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 5.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 8.50 ft
- Inundation of Redstone Blvd. near the fire station.
- 7.00 ft
- Cabins on right bank in Redstone begin to flood.
- 6.00 ft
- Major flood stage - stage and flow is near maximum record. Flooding is possible at bridges along highway 133 south of Redstone. Water is approaching buildings along the river.
- 5.50 ft
- Moderate flood stage - Inundation of agricultural and pasture land. Debris in river can block flow at private bridges.
- 5.00 ft
- Flood Stage - Moderate lowland flooding. Inundation of some secondary roads is possible. The town of Redstone begins to sandbag private property near the river.
- 4.50 ft
- Minor agricultural flooding of the lower lying areas along the Crystal River.
- 4.00 ft
- Bankfull Stage - Safe water level that will not overflow the river banks. Water reaches edge of agricultural/pasture land in a few areas.
- 0.99 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.01 ft | June 10, 2010 |
| 2 | 5.21 ft | June 25, 2011 |
| 3 | 4.99 ft | July 1, 2019 |
| 4 | 4.93 ft | June 30, 1993 |
| 5 | 4.92 ft | May 29, 2003 |
| 6 | 4.92 ft | June 11, 2015 |
| 7 | 4.90 ft | June 6, 1958 |
| 8 | 4.85 ft | May 21, 1964 |
| 9 | 4.81 ft | June 7, 1972 |
| 10 | 4.76 ft | June 19, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.04 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Roaring Fork River near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 0.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone?
The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 4.01 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 Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT, the water level was 0.99 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone rising or falling?
Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone?
The highest level on record is 6.01 ft on June 10, 2010.
Is Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.27 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:09081600(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.23264, -107.22750(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 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 113 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near Redstone (usgs:09081600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/crystal-river-above-avalanche-creek-near-redstone
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