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SwedenBlue River near Dillon water level
River gauge, Blue River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 36.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 46 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Blue River near Dillon reads 4.45 ft, a normal level.
It is 2.55 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 46 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.91 ftJune 18, 1995
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 7.00 ft, still 2.55 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
- Major flooding occurs south of Dillon Reservoir.
- 8.00 ft
- Homes flood near Gold Hill.
- 7.00 ft
- Water begins to threaten homes south of Dillon Reservoir.
- 6.60 ft
- Water is out of its banks into low lying areas.
- 4.45 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.91 ft | June 18, 1995 |
| 2 | 6.76 ft | June 18, 2015 |
| 3 | 6.72 ft | July 18, 2011 |
| 4 | 6.64 ft | June 1, 2014 |
| 5 | 6.57 ft | June 26, 1999 |
| 6 | 6.51 ft | June 5, 1997 |
| 7 | 6.49 ft | July 3, 2019 |
| 8 | 6.46 ft | May 25, 1996 |
| 9 | 6.44 ft | June 18, 2007 |
| 10 | 6.44 ft | May 31, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Blue River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River at Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River | 0.63 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Blue River below DillonRiver gauge, Blue River | 0.93 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.2 mi |
| Blue River below Green Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Blue River | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 26 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at FriscoRiver gauge, Tenmile Creek | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Keystone Gulch near DillonRiver gauge, Keystone Gulch | 1.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Straight Creek below Laskey Gulch near DillonRiver gauge, Straight Creek | 4.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Snake River near MontezumaRiver gauge, Snake River | 1.17 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Black Gore Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Black Gore Creek | 3.0 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 12 mi |
| Gore Creek at Upper Station, near MinturnRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 3.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| East Fork Eagle River near ClimaxRiver gauge, East Fork Eagle River | 0.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Bobtail Creek near Jones PassRiver gauge, Bobtail Creek | 2.8 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Blue River near Dillon?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 2.55 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 Blue River near Dillon today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Blue River near Dillon rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Blue River near Dillon normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Blue River near Dillon?
The highest level on record is 6.91 ft on June 18, 1995.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09046600(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.56665, -106.04946(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 4.45 ft | 2026-10-18 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 36.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 17:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 46 °F | 2026-10-18 17:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Blue River near Dillon (usgs:09046600). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/blue-river-near-dillon
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer