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River gauge, East River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 66.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.84 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:02 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at East River at Almont reads 2.60 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.40 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.84 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.58 ft and 2.62 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
- 8.41 ftJune 18, 1995
- Forecast peak
- 3.84 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 4.40 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Water can be expected to inundate portions of State Highway 135 in Almont.
- 9.00 ft
- Considerable flooding of agricultural lands is likely.
- 8.00 ft
- Flooding of structures in and near Almont is likely.
- 7.00 ft
- Lowland and meadow flooding near the confluence of the East and Taylor Rivers can be expected.
- 2.60 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.41 ft | June 18, 1995 |
| 2 | 8.03 ft | May 26, 1984 |
| 3 | 7.41 ft | June 29, 1957 |
| 4 | 7.32 ft | June 7, 1986 |
| 5 | 7.29 ft | June 9, 1985 |
| 6 | 7.23 ft | June 2, 1997 |
| 7 | 7.10 ft | May 20, 1996 |
| 8 | 7.10 ft | May 22, 2008 |
| 9 | 7.09 ft | June 12, 1980 |
| 10 | 7.00 ft | May 29, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the East River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East River below Cement Creek near Crested ButteRiver gauge, East River | 94.6 cfs | Normal | +1.7 cfs | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor River at AlmontRiver gauge, Taylor River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 0.1 mi |
| Ohio Creek above Mouth near GunnisonRiver gauge, Ohio Creek | 16.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Ohio Creek near BaldwinRiver gauge, Ohio Creek | 21.1 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 9 mi |
| Gunnison River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 1.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Tomichi Creek at GunnisonRiver gauge, Tomichi Creek | 1.46 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Slate River above Baxter Gl @Hwy 135 near Crested ButteRiver gauge, Slate River | 36.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Coal Creek above McCormick Dtch at Crested ButteRiver gauge, Coal Creek | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 16 mi |
| Taylor River below Taylor Park ReservoirRiver gauge, Taylor River | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the East River at Almont?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.40 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 East River at Almont today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM MDT, the water level was 2.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is East River at Almont rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East River at Almont normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at East River at Almont?
The highest level on record is 8.41 ft on June 18, 1995.
Is East River at Almont expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.84 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09112500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.66444, -106.84750(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 | 2.60 ft | 2026-10-19 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 66.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-19 20:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: East River at Almont (usgs:09112500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/east-river-at-almont
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