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SwedenRoaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs water level
River gauge, Roaring Fork River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 501 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.99 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:42 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs reads 1.77 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.53 ft below the flood stage of 9.30 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.99 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.74 ft and 1.90 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
- 7.45 ftJune 10, 2010
- Forecast peak
- 2.99 ftFriday, October 23 at 06:00 AM
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 9.30 ft, still 7.53 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 36.40 ft
- Flood waters are receding from the Glenwood Springs Elementary School on right bank across from gage site.
- 36.40 ft
- Flooding starts at the Glenwood Springs Elementary School on right bank across from gage site.
- 31.00 ft
- Water reaches Automotive Shop on Right Bank across from the gage site. Devastating flooding is occurring.
- 31.00 ft
- Water is receding from the Automotive Shop on Right Bank across from the gage site. Devastating flooding has occurred.
- 22.20 ft
- Water reaches the foundation of house on left bank closest to the downstream side of the bridge.
- 22.20 ft
- Water is receding from the foundation of house on left bank closest to the downstream side of the bridge.
- 21.06 ft
- Water covers the road on the West 8th Street bridge.
- 21.06 ft
- River water is receding from the road surface on the West 8th Street bridge.
- 18.39 ft
- Water is receding from the foundation of second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
- 18.39 ft
- Water reaches foundation of second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
- 16.89 ft
- Water is receding from the foundation of the second house on left bank downstream of bridge.
- 16.89 ft
- Water reaches foundation of Farnum Holt Funeral Home on right bank downstream of West 8th Street bridge.
- 1.77 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.45 ft | June 10, 2010 |
| 2 | 7.19 ft | June 9, 2024 |
| 3 | 7.18 ft | July 1, 2011 |
| 4 | 7.07 ft | July 1, 2019 |
| 5 | 6.74 ft | June 12, 2015 |
| 6 | 6.72 ft | June 20, 2008 |
| 7 | 6.40 ft | June 2, 2014 |
| 8 | 6.38 ft | June 11, 2016 |
| 9 | 6.30 ft | May 19, 2009 |
| 10 | 6.16 ft | June 22, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Roaring Fork River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Fork River above Lost Man Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 3.7 cfs | High | −0.1 cfs | 48 mi |
| Roaring Fork River above Difficult Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 16.9 cfs | Low | −0.6 cfs | 41 mi |
| Roaring Fork River near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 0.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Roaring Fork River below Maroon Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 107 cfs | Very low | −8.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| Roaring Fork River near EmmaRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 213 cfs | Very low | −11.0 cfs | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.74 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 0.7 mi |
| Canyon Creek near New CastleRiver gauge, Canyon Creek | 36.8 cfs | Very high | −3.8 cfs | 7 mi |
| Grizzly Creek near Grizzly Lake near Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Grizzly Creek | 1.8 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Divide Creek near SiltRiver gauge, Divide Creek | 0.7 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Eagle River below GypsumRiver gauge, Eagle River | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near RedstoneRiver gauge, Crystal River | 0.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Rifle Gap Reservoir near RifleReservoir, Rifle Gap Reservoir | 5,912.18 ft | Low | +0.24 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs?
The official flood stage is 9.30 ft. The level is currently 7.53 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 Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 PM MDT, the water level was 1.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs?
The highest level on record is 7.45 ft on June 10, 2010.
Is Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.99 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09085000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.54667, -107.33083(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 | 1.77 ft | 2026-10-19 23:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 501 cfs | 2026-10-19 23:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-19 23:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs (usgs:09085000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/roaring-fork-river-at-glenwood-springs
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