Dolores River near Bedrock water level

Name: Dolores River near Bedrock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Dolores River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.52ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 34.1 cfs
Water temperature: 53 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.11 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Dolores River near Bedrock is at 2.52 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.48 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has risen 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.11 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. There is still 8.48 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.38 ft and 3.27 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: 9.80 ftApril 13, 1982
Forecast peak: 3.11 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Dolores River near Bedrock

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

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.48 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Considerable lowland and pasture flooding can be expected near bedrock.
2.52 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.80 ft	April 13, 1982
2	9.72 ft	May 15, 2023
3	9.64 ft	May 7, 1998
4	9.03 ft	May 26, 1999
5	9.00 ft	June 21, 1995
6	8.92 ft	May 27, 1992
7	8.89 ft	May 26, 2005
8	8.68 ft	May 8, 2017
9	8.42 ft	June 16, 2019
10	8.07 ft	November 6, 1987

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 70° 47° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 71° 50° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 63° 52° 0.18 in, 88% Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 57° 53° 1.06 in, 97% Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 63° 51° 0.05 in, 90% Wind 20 mph

24 Sat 59° 47° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 64° 45° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Dolores River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dolores River below RicoRiver gauge, Dolores River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	65 mi
Dolores River at DoloresRiver gauge, Dolores River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	64 mi
Dolores River at BedrockRiver gauge, Dolores River	20.5 cfs	Low	−3.9 cfs	4.3 mi
Dolores River near GatewayRiver gauge, Dolores River	230 cfs	High	+69.0 cfs	23 mi
Dolores River near CiscoRiver gauge, Dolores River	7.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	36 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
San Miguel River at UravanRiver gauge, San Miguel River	231 cfs	High	+6.0 cfs	7 mi
San Miguel River at Brooks Bridge near NuclaRiver gauge, San Miguel River	191 cfs	High	±0	20 mi
Pack Creek at Pack Creek Road Bridge near MoabRiver gauge, Pack Creek	0.9 cfs	Normal	±0	30 mi
Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.48 ft	Very high	±0	32 mi
Mill Creek below Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.3 cfs	Normal	±0	33 mi
Castle Creek below Castle Valley near MoabRiver gauge, Castle Creek	5.1 cfs	Normal	±0	40 mi
Colorado River near CiscoRiver gauge, Colorado River	2.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	40 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Dolores River near Bedrock?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.48 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 Dolores River near Bedrock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.52 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Dolores River near Bedrock rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Dolores River near Bedrock normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dolores River near Bedrock?

The highest level on record is 9.80 ft on April 13, 1982.

Is Dolores River near Bedrock expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.11 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09171100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.35692, -108.83345 (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	2.52 ft	2026-10-20 09:00	Provisional
Flow	34.1 cfs	2026-10-20 09:00	Provisional
Water temperature	53 °F	2026-10-20 09:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Dolores River near Bedrock (usgs:09171100). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/dolores-river-near-bedrock

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