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SwedenDolores River near Gateway water level
River gauge, Dolores River, Colorado, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 237 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Dolores River near Gateway: the latest reading is 7.92 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.92 ft – 8.92 ft.
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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.38 ftMay 2, 2023
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.38 ft | May 2, 2023 |
| 2 | 15.00 ft | June 16, 2019 |
| 3 | 13.94 ft | May 8, 2017 |
| 4 | 12.25 ft | June 12, 2016 |
| 5 | 11.99 ft | June 12, 2015 |
| 6 | 11.72 ft | June 23, 2024 |
| 7 | 10.95 ft | October 12, 2025 |
| 8 | 10.49 ft | August 20, 2021 |
| 9 | 9.93 ft | August 27, 2018 |
| 10 | 9.17 ft | July 7, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Dolores River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores River below RicoRiver gauge, Dolores River | 2.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 86 mi |
| Dolores River at DoloresRiver gauge, Dolores River | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 86 mi |
| Dolores River at BedrockRiver gauge, Dolores River | 22.0 cfs | Low | −6.7 cfs | 25 mi |
| Dolores River near BedrockRiver gauge, Dolores River | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 23 mi |
| Dolores River near CiscoRiver gauge, Dolores River | 7.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near CiscoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| San Miguel River at UravanRiver gauge, San Miguel River | 218 cfs | High | −4.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Castle Creek below Castle Valley near MoabRiver gauge, Castle Creek | 5.0 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 26 mi |
| Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.49 ft | Very high | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Mill Creek below Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.1 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 27 mi |
| Pack Creek at Pack Creek Road Bridge near MoabRiver gauge, Pack Creek | 0.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State LineRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 32 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 Dolores River near Gateway today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM MDT, the water level was 7.92 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Dolores River near Gateway rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dolores River near Gateway normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dolores River near Gateway?
The highest level on record is 16.38 ft on May 2, 2023.
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:09179450(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.66804, -108.96552(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 | 7.92 ft | 2026-10-19 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 237 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dolores River near Gateway (usgs:09179450). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/dolores-river-near-gateway
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