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SwedenRoaring Fork River near Emma water level
River gauge, Roaring Fork River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 224 cfs
- Water temperature
- 49 °F
History
What this means
At 4.92 ft, the Roaring Fork River near Emma is far below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.90 ft and 5.01 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 49 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.95 ftJune 12, 2024
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.95 ft | June 12, 2024 |
| 2 | 9.91 ft | June 19, 2015 |
| 3 | 9.91 ft | July 2, 2019 |
| 4 | 9.31 ft | June 4, 2014 |
| 5 | 9.30 ft | June 11, 2016 |
| 6 | 9.14 ft | June 19, 2017 |
| 7 | 8.60 ft | June 7, 2020 |
| 8 | 8.53 ft | June 11, 2013 |
| 9 | 8.53 ft | June 23, 2023 |
| 10 | 8.06 ft | June 12, 2022 |
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 | 30 mi |
| Roaring Fork River above Difficult Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 17.5 cfs | Low | −1.3 cfs | 23 mi |
| Roaring Fork River near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 0.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Roaring Fork River below Maroon Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 121 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Roaring Fork River at Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Roaring Fork River | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal River above Avalanche Creek, near RedstoneRiver gauge, Crystal River | 0.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Fryingpan River near RuediRiver gauge, Fryingpan River | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Ruedi ReservoirReservoir | 7,680.00 ft | Very low | 14 mi | |
| Maroon Creek near AspenRiver gauge, Maroon Creek | 36.2 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 18 mi |
| Colorado River below Glenwood SpringsRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Colorado River near DotseroRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Eagle River below GypsumRiver gauge, Eagle River | 4.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 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 Roaring Fork River near Emma today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:30 PM MDT, the water level was 4.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Roaring Fork River near Emma rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Roaring Fork River near Emma normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Roaring Fork River near Emma?
The highest level on record is 9.95 ft on June 12, 2024.
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:09081000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.37332, -107.08394(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 | 4.92 ft | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 224 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 49 °F | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Roaring Fork River near Emma (usgs:09081000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/roaring-fork-river-near-emma
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