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SwedenSt. Charles River at Vineland water level
River gauge, St. Charles River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6.3 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at St. Charles River at Vineland, where the gauge shows 2.61 ft.
It is 9.39 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.61 ft – 2.67 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.93 ftMay 11, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- Water reaches base of Highway 50 Business Loop Bridge.
- 18.00 ft
- Flood waters move into houses along river.
- 12.00 ft
- Low lying areas flood.
- 10.00 ft
- Overbank flow occurs in low spots.
- 4.50 ft
- The river is bankfull in spots.
- 2.61 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 | 13.93 ft | May 11, 2017 |
| 2 | 13.68 ft | April 30, 1999 |
| 3 | 13.25 ft | August 2, 2007 |
| 4 | 12.70 ft | August 11, 1982 |
| 5 | 12.52 ft | July 14, 2001 |
| 6 | 11.88 ft | August 3, 2011 |
| 7 | 11.52 ft | May 19, 2015 |
| 8 | 11.46 ft | July 22, 1990 |
| 9 | 11.21 ft | August 22, 1984 |
| 10 | 11.09 ft | May 18, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the St. Charles River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles River at Burnt MillRiver gauge, St. Charles River | 7.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River near AvondaleRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Arkansas River Tributary above Highway 227 at PuebloRiver gauge, Arkansas River Tributary | 20.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Arkansas River at Moffat Street at PuebloRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 165 cfs | Normal | +19.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Huerfano River near BooneRiver gauge, Huerfano River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Pueblo ReservoirReservoir | 4,858.23 ft | Normal | 13 mi | |
| Fountain Creek near PinonRiver gauge, Fountain Creek | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Turkey C East Seep below Teller Reservoir near Stone CityRiver gauge, Turkey C East Seep | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Fountain Creek near FountainRiver gauge, Fountain Creek | 7.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the St. Charles River at Vineland?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.39 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 St. Charles River at Vineland today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.61 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is St. Charles River at Vineland rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of St. Charles River at Vineland normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at St. Charles River at Vineland?
The highest level on record is 13.93 ft on May 11, 2017.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07108900(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.24556, -104.48636(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.61 ft | 2026-10-19 06:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: St. Charles River at Vineland (usgs:07108900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/st-charles-river-at-vineland
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer