Eagle River below Gypsum water level

Name: Eagle River below Gypsum water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Eagle River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.12ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 01:15 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 117 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.09 ft by Monday, October 19 at 06:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Eagle River below Gypsum, where the gauge shows 4.12 ft.

It is 4.88 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.09 ft by Monday, October 19 at 06:00 AM. The 30-day range is 4.12 ft – 4.19 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.49 ftJuly 1, 2019
Forecast peak: 4.19 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

18.50 ft: US 6 bridge in Gypsum is flooded and impassable. Major flooding of residential, industrial and agricultural land is occurring along the Eagle River. Wylaco Supply Company lumber yard begins to flood.
14.90 ft: Major flooding is occurring along the Eagle River. Water has reached the Rittenhouse Restaurant in Gypsum. Trail Gulch road is flooded and impassable. Riverview mobile home park begins to flood.
13.20 ft: The waters of the Eagle River have reached the base of the US 6 bridge in Gypsum.
12.50 ft: Major flooding of farm land and residences along Eagle River. In Gypsum, the low spot of Trail Gulch Road, near the Rittenhouse Restaurant is flooded.
11.00 ft: Major flooding of farm land and residences along Eagle River from Eagle through Gypsum to Dotsero.
10.00 ft: Moderate flooding of land and homes along Eagle River from Eagle to Dotsero including Gypsum.
9.00 ft: Agricultural land along Eagle River between Eagle and Dotsero flooded. Some homes along the Eagle River in Gypsum begin to flood, especially those bordering the river along River View Road, Porphyry Road, Price Lane, Park View Lane, and Willowstone Place.
7.50 ft: Low-lying agricultural land flooded between Eagle and Dotsero. The yards of residences adjacent to the Eagle River in Gypsum along River View Road, Porphyry Road, Park View Lane, Price Lane, WillowStone Place, and Price Place begin to flood.
4.12 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.49 ft	July 1, 2019
2	9.31 ft	June 7, 2010
3	8.78 ft	June 7, 2011
4	8.68 ft	June 17, 2015
5	8.66 ft	June 2, 2014
6	8.29 ft	June 12, 2016
7	8.24 ft	June 9, 2024
8	8.20 ft	June 3, 2008
9	7.84 ft	May 23, 2006
10	7.65 ft	June 11, 2017

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 68° 30° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 66° 43° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 67° 45° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 69° 44° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 64° 51° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 63° 44° 0.00 in, 81% Wind 26 mph

24 Sat 61° 39° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Eagle River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Eagle River at Red CliffRiver gauge, Eagle River	2.43 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi
Eagle River near MinturnRiver gauge, Eagle River	24.0 cfs	Very low	−4.6 cfs	30 mi
Eagle River below Wastewater Treatment Plant at AvonRiver gauge, Eagle River	48.1 cfs	Very low	−9.6 cfs	22 mi
Eagle River below Milk Creek near WolcottRiver gauge, Eagle River	90.3 cfs	Very low	−5.6 cfs	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River	1.98 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	7 mi
Colorado River at Catamount BridgeRiver gauge, Colorado River	454 cfs	Very low	+10.0 cfs	18 mi
Lake Creek near EdwardsRiver gauge, Lake Creek	14.6 cfs	Low	±0	18 mi
Grizzly Creek near Grizzly Lake near Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Grizzly Creek	1.9 cfs	Very high	−0.1 cfs	20 mi
Roaring Fork River near EmmaRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	230 cfs	Very low	±0	20 mi
Fryingpan River near RuediRiver gauge, Fryingpan River	1.22 ft	Below flood stage	±0	21 mi
Ruedi ReservoirReservoir	7,680.00 ft	Very low		21 mi
Roaring Fork River at Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River	1.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Eagle River below Gypsum?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.88 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 Eagle River below Gypsum today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 01:15 PM MDT, the water level was 4.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Eagle River below Gypsum rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Eagle River below Gypsum normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Eagle River below Gypsum?

The highest level on record is 9.49 ft on July 1, 2019.

Is Eagle River below Gypsum expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.09 ft by Monday, October 19 at 06:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09070000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.64943, -106.95366 (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	4.12 ft	2026-10-18 19:15	Provisional
Flow	117 cfs	2026-10-18 19:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Eagle River below Gypsum (usgs:09070000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/eagle-river-below-gypsum

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