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SwedenGunnison River at Delta water level
River gauge, Gunnison River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 464 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.22 ft by Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:14 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Gunnison River at Delta, where the gauge shows 1.41 ft.
It is 7.59 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.22 ft by Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.41 ft – 1.62 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.89 ftMay 25, 2017
- Forecast peak
- 2.22 ftFriday, October 23 at 10:00 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
- 17.20 ft
- US50 bridge flooded and impassable. Devastating flooding in Delta and communities upstream and downstream.
- 14.00 ft
- Moderate flooding in trailer parks and businesses near bridge and agricultural lands upstream and downstream of Delta.
- 13.10 ft
- Record Crest (1984). Flood waters near business center south of the River.
- 12.00 ft
- Flood waters reach the Recreation Center and a large portion of Confluence Park is submerged.
- 10.50 ft
- US Highway 50 bridge closed for safety. Water exceeds safety thresholds under the bridge.
- 10.00 ft
- Water inundates homes and RV Park north of the River. Cabins and boat ramp at the end of Kellogg Street flooded. Waster water treatment plant exceeds capacity, resulting in loss of treatment utility.
- 9.00 ft
- Agriculture flooding in low-lying areas near the river above Delta. Water inundates boat ramp and parking lot at Confluence Park.
- 8.50 ft
- Minor low-land flooding is likely along the banks of the Gunnison River in the vicinity of Delta. City of Delta's waste water treatment plant requires additional pumping to sustain operations.
- 1.41 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.89 ft | May 25, 2017 |
| 2 | 9.41 ft | June 9, 2019 |
| 3 | 9.27 ft | June 8, 2011 |
| 4 | 9.22 ft | May 17, 2023 |
| 5 | 9.11 ft | May 22, 2008 |
| 6 | 8.87 ft | June 6, 2014 |
| 7 | 8.55 ft | May 13, 2009 |
| 8 | 7.66 ft | June 20, 2015 |
| 9 | 7.53 ft | May 22, 2016 |
| 10 | 7.47 ft | May 24, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Gunnison River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 1.00 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 63 mi |
| Gunnison River below Gunnison TunnelRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 213 cfs | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Gunnison River near Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 26 mi |
| Gunnison River at Cnty Road 32 below GunnisonRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 4.47 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 61 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncompahgre River at DeltaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 530 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 0.8 mi |
| Loutsenhizer Arroyo at Highway 50 near OlatheRiver gauge, Loutsenhizer Arroyo | 187 cfs | Very high | −8.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard CityReservoir, Fruit Growers Reservoir | 5,465.46 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Escalante Creek near DeltaRiver gauge, Escalante Creek | 7.3 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 10 mi |
| Surface Creek at CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 1.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near LazearRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River | 175 cfs | Normal | −8.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Leroux Creek above Mouth near HotchkissRiver gauge, Leroux Creek | 6.8 cfs | Very low | +0.3 cfs | 19 mi |
| Surface Creek near CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Gunnison River at Delta?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.59 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 Gunnison River at Delta today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.41 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Gunnison River at Delta rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gunnison River at Delta normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gunnison River at Delta?
The highest level on record is 9.89 ft on May 25, 2017.
Is Gunnison River at Delta expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.22 ft by Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09144250(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.75304, -108.07840(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 | 1.41 ft | 2026-10-18 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 464 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-18 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gunnison River at Delta (usgs:09144250). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/gunnison-river-at-delta
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