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SwedenDolores River near Cisco water level
River gauge, Dolores River, Utah, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 243 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 8.73 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 04:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Dolores River near Cisco is at 7.56 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.44 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 8.73 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 04:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 7.56 ft and 8.47 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.37 ftMay 16, 2023
- Forecast peak
- 8.73 ftSaturday, October 24 at 04:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Dolores River near Cisco
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 6.44 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 | 15.37 ft | May 16, 2023 |
| 2 | 13.19 ft | June 17, 2019 |
| 3 | 13.18 ft | June 11, 2015 |
| 4 | 13.16 ft | May 26, 2005 |
| 5 | 12.26 ft | May 8, 2017 |
| 6 | 11.92 ft | May 23, 1997 |
| 7 | 11.80 ft | June 18, 1995 |
| 8 | 11.70 ft | April 27, 1987 |
| 9 | 11.68 ft | October 7, 2006 |
| 10 | 11.57 ft | May 6, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Dolores River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores River below RicoRiver gauge, Dolores River | 2.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 101 mi |
| Dolores River at DoloresRiver gauge, Dolores River | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 99 mi |
| Dolores River at BedrockRiver gauge, Dolores River | 22.4 cfs | Low | −6.3 cfs | 38 mi |
| Dolores River near BedrockRiver gauge, Dolores River | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 36 mi |
| Dolores River near GatewayRiver gauge, Dolores River | 237 cfs | High | +64.0 cfs | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near CiscoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Castle Creek below Castle Valley near MoabRiver gauge, Castle Creek | 5.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Mill Creek below Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.49 ft | Very high | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State LineRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 25 mi |
| Mill Creek below Pack Creek near Mouth at MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.1 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 25 mi |
| Pack Creek at Pack Creek Road Bridge near MoabRiver gauge, Pack Creek | 0.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Colorado River at PotashRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3,170 cfs | Normal | −240.0 cfs | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Dolores River near Cisco?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 6.44 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 Cisco today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM MDT, the water level was 7.56 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Dolores River near Cisco rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dolores River near Cisco 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 Cisco?
The highest level on record is 15.37 ft on May 16, 2023.
Is Dolores River near Cisco expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 8.73 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 04:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09180000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.79721, -109.19511(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 | 7.56 ft | 2026-10-19 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 243 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-19 19:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dolores River near Cisco (usgs:09180000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/dolores-river-near-cisco
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