Roaring Fork River near Aspen water level

Name: Roaring Fork River near Aspen 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

0.64ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM MDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 19.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.92 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Roaring Fork River near Aspen reads 0.64 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.36 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.92 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.64 ft and 0.70 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 5.27 ftJune 18, 2015
Forecast peak: 0.92 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 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 5.00 ft, still 4.36 ft away.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: Widespread residential flooding can be expected in Aspen.
8.00 ft: Water will approach the museum close to Mill Street in Aspen.
7.00 ft: Water will impact some homes and condominiums along and near North Street in Aspen.
6.00 ft: Water will approach some condominiums along the river.
5.00 ft: Flooding of lowland areas adjacent to the river can be expected in Aspen.
0.64 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	5.27 ft	June 18, 2015
2	5.17 ft	June 30, 1984
3	4.98 ft	June 7, 2010
4	4.46 ft	June 19, 2017
5	4.19 ft	June 21, 2016
6	4.18 ft	July 6, 2019
7	4.11 ft	May 30, 2003
8	3.99 ft	June 9, 2024
9	3.88 ft	June 19, 2008
10	3.86 ft	June 11, 1990

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 60° 37° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 56° 42° 0.02 in Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 59° 41° 0.05 in Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 63° 42° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 60° 47° 0.02 in, 86% Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 59° 38° 0.01 in, 86% Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 59° 36° 0.04 in, 52% Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 60%

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	+0.1 cfs	10 mi
Roaring Fork River above Difficult Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	16.9 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	3.1 mi
Roaring Fork River below Maroon Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	118 cfs	Very low	+8.0 cfs	4.2 mi
Roaring Fork River near EmmaRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	224 cfs	Very low	−6.0 cfs	20 mi
Roaring Fork River at Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	1.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	38 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Maroon Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Maroon Creek	36.2 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	4.4 mi
Ruedi ReservoirReservoir	7,680.00 ft	Very low		13 mi
Fryingpan River near RuediRiver gauge, Fryingpan River	1.21 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	13 mi
Missouri Creek near Gold ParkRiver gauge, Missouri Creek	1.1 cfs	Low	±0	23 mi
Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near RedstoneRiver gauge, Crystal River	0.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	23 mi
Turquoise Lake and Sugar LoafReservoir	9,833.35 ft	Very low		23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Roaring Fork River near Aspen?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 4.36 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 near Aspen today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM MDT, the water level was 0.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Roaring Fork River near Aspen rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Roaring Fork River near Aspen 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 near Aspen?

The highest level on record is 5.27 ft on June 18, 2015.

Is Roaring Fork River near Aspen expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.92 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:09073400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.17999, -106.80198 (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	0.64 ft	2026-10-19 15:30	Provisional
Flow	19.8 cfs	2026-10-19 15:30	Provisional

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