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SwedenColorado River near Kremmling water level
River gauge, Colorado River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 414 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.92 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:28 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Colorado River near Kremmling is at 3.93 ft, in the normal range.
It is 11.07 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.92 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.92 ft and 4.00 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 52 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.60 ftMay 26, 1984
- Forecast peak
- 3.97 ftSaturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Colorado River near Kremmling
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 11.07 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- There is widespread major flooding impacting roads, bridges and buildings near the river.
- 17.00 ft
- There is moderate flooding of ranchland near Kremmling and in Gore Canyon. Some inundation of structures and roads is possible.
- 15.00 ft
- There is considerable bank erosion with flooding of secondary roads possible. There is also significant washing of railroad grade in Gore Canyon.
- 14.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding of ranchland adjacent to the river from upstream of Kremmling through Gore Canyon.
- 13.50 ft
- There is considerable inundation into rural lowlands along the river.
- 3.93 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.60 ft | May 26, 1984 |
| 2 | 14.91 ft | July 12, 1983 |
| 3 | 14.66 ft | June 27, 2011 |
| 4 | 14.21 ft | June 1, 2014 |
| 5 | 14.09 ft | June 23, 1996 |
| 6 | 14.03 ft | June 12, 1997 |
| 7 | 13.58 ft | June 19, 2015 |
| 8 | 13.27 ft | July 14, 1995 |
| 9 | 12.66 ft | May 23, 1970 |
| 10 | 12.61 ft | May 23, 2008 |
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 | 37 mi |
| Colorado River below Shadow Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Colorado River | 37.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Colorado River below Lake GranbyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 23.0 cfs | High | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Colorado River at Windy Gap, near GranbyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.42 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Colorado River at Catamount BridgeRiver gauge, Colorado River | 441 cfs | Very low | −17.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 43 mi |
| Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 58 mi |
| Colorado River near CameoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 112 mi |
| Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.30 ft | No reference yet | −0.06 ft | 131 mi |
| Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State LineRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 151 mi |
| Colorado River at FruitaRiver gauge, Colorado River | 8.92 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 137 mi |
| Colorado River above Roaring Fork River at Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 6.04 ft | No reference yet | +0.30 ft | 58 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near KremmlingRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 4.05 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Blue River below Green Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Blue River | 3.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 12 mi |
| Williams Fork below Williams Fork ReservoirRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 1.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 12 mi |
| Green Mountain ReservoirReservoir | 7,826.72 ft | Very low | 13 mi | |
| Williams Fork near ParshallRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 5.7 cfs | Very low | +0.3 cfs | 14 mi |
| Rock Creek at McCoyRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 11.0 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 17 mi |
| Piney River near State BridgeRiver gauge, Piney River | 2.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Williams Fork near LealRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 1.43 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Colorado River near Kremmling?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.07 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 Colorado River near Kremmling today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 3.93 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Colorado River near Kremmling rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Colorado River near Kremmling normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Colorado River near Kremmling?
The highest level on record is 16.60 ft on May 26, 1984.
Is Colorado River near Kremmling expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.92 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09058000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.03667, -106.43944(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 | 3.93 ft | 2026-10-19 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 414 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-19 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Colorado River near Kremmling (usgs:09058000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/colorado-river-near-kremmling
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