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SwedenColo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade water level
River gauge, Colo River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 396 cfs
History
What this means
The Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade is running far below normal at 3.21 ft.
It has dropped 0.35 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 3.21 ft and 3.61 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.36 ftJune 8, 2011
Floating and fishing near Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.36 ft | June 8, 2011 |
| 2 | 11.20 ft | June 2, 2014 |
| 3 | 11.01 ft | June 9, 2010 |
| 4 | 10.87 ft | June 4, 2008 |
| 5 | 10.79 ft | June 22, 2019 |
| 6 | 10.28 ft | June 12, 2015 |
| 7 | 9.91 ft | June 9, 2024 |
| 8 | 9.84 ft | May 19, 2023 |
| 9 | 9.77 ft | June 8, 2017 |
| 10 | 9.64 ft | May 23, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau Creek near CameoRiver gauge, Plateau Creek | 1.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Gunnison River near Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 3.06 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Colorado River near CameoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.52 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Roan Creek at De BequeRiver gauge, Roan Creek | 3.4 cfs | Very low | +0.9 cfs | 18 mi |
| Escalante Creek near DeltaRiver gauge, Escalante Creek | 7.6 cfs | Normal | +0.8 cfs | 24 mi |
| Surface Creek at CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 1.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Surface Creek near CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 2.53 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Gunnison River at DeltaRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 1.48 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 3.21 ft. Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade rising or falling?
Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade?
The highest level on record is 12.36 ft on June 8, 2011.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09106150(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.09859, -108.35509(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 | 3.21 ft | 2026-10-20 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 396 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade (usgs:09106150). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/colo-river-below-grand-valley-diversion-near-palisade
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer