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Dolores River near Bedrock water level

River gauge, Dolores River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.42ft Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
25.9 cfs
Water temperature
52 °F
5 10 Minor floodstage 11.00 ft Highest onrecord 9.80 ft

History

2.52.83.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Oct 23Oct 252.52.83.0ftOct 16Oct 20Oct 25
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.39 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:15 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Dolores River near Bedrock is at 2.42 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.58 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.39 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.42 ft and 3.27 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
9.80 ftApril 13, 1982
Forecast peak
2.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 03:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Dolores River near Bedrock

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.58 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft
Considerable lowland and pasture flooding can be expected near bedrock.
2.42 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
19.80 ftApril 13, 1982
29.72 ftMay 15, 2023
39.64 ftMay 7, 1998
49.03 ftMay 26, 1999
59.00 ftJune 21, 1995
68.92 ftMay 27, 1992
78.89 ftMay 26, 2005
88.68 ftMay 8, 2017
98.42 ftJune 16, 2019
108.07 ftNovember 6, 1987

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:33 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Dolores River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Dolores River below RicoRiver gauge, Dolores River 2.21 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 65 mi
Dolores River at DoloresRiver gauge, Dolores River 3.25 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 64 mi
Dolores River at BedrockRiver gauge, Dolores River 23.2 cfs Low −6.8 cfs 4.3 mi
Dolores River near GatewayRiver gauge, Dolores River 161 cfs Normal −24.0 cfs 23 mi
Dolores River near CiscoRiver gauge, Dolores River 7.57 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 36 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
San Miguel River at UravanRiver gauge, San Miguel River 222 cfs High −3.0 cfs 7 mi
San Miguel River at Brooks Bridge near NuclaRiver gauge, San Miguel River 191 cfs Very high −3.0 cfs 20 mi
Pack Creek at Pack Creek Road Bridge near MoabRiver gauge, Pack Creek 0.9 cfs Normal ±0 30 mi
Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek 3.48 ft Very high −0.02 ft 32 mi
Mill Creek below Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek 3.3 cfs Normal ±0 33 mi
Castle Creek below Castle Valley near MoabRiver gauge, Castle Creek 5.1 cfs Normal −0.4 cfs 40 mi
Colorado River near CiscoRiver gauge, Colorado River 2.54 ft Below flood stage −0.10 ft 40 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Dolores River near Bedrock?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.58 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 Bedrock today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.42 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Dolores River near Bedrock rising or falling?

Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Dolores River near Bedrock 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 Bedrock?

The highest level on record is 9.80 ft on April 13, 1982.

Is Dolores River near Bedrock expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.39 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:09171100 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.35692, -108.83345 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.42 ft 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional
Flow 25.9 cfs 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional
Water temperature 52 °F 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Dolores River near Bedrock (usgs:09171100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/dolores-river-near-bedrock

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