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SwedenColorado River below Lake Granby water level
River gauge, Colorado River, Colorado, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 23.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Colorado River below Lake Granby shows 3.30 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Colorado River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River below Baker Gulch near Grand LakeRiver gauge, Colorado River | 4.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Colorado River below Shadow Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Colorado River | 35.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Colorado River at Windy Gap, near GranbyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Colorado River near KremmlingRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 31 mi |
| Colorado River at Catamount BridgeRiver gauge, Colorado River | 454 cfs | Very low | −11.0 cfs | 54 mi |
| Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.96 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 73 mi |
| Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 88 mi |
| Colorado River near CameoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 142 mi |
| Colorado River above Roaring Fork River at Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 5.83 ft | No reference yet | +0.04 ft | 88 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake GranbyLake | 8,235.17 ft | Very low | 2.6 mi | |
| Willow Creek below Willow Creek ReservoirRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| Willow Creek ReservoirReservoir | 8,116.85 ft | Low | 4.0 mi | |
| Shadow Mountain LakeLake | 8,366.66 ft | Normal | 4.6 mi | |
| Grand LakeLake | 8,366.61 ft | High | 8 mi | |
| Meadow Creek below Meadow Creek Reservoir near TabernashRiver gauge, Meadow Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Trail Creek near TabernashRiver gauge, Trail Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Fraser River below Crooked Creek at TabernashRiver gauge, Fraser River | 35.3 cfs | Low | +0.7 cfs | 10 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 Colorado River below Lake Granby today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 AM MDT, the water level was 3.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Colorado River below Lake Granby rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Colorado River below Lake Granby normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:09019000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.14417, -105.86667(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 | 3.30 ft | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Colorado River below Lake Granby (usgs:09019000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/colorado-river-below-lake-granby
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer