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SwedenUncompahgre River near Ridgway water level
River gauge, Uncompahgre River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 114 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.64 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:02 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Uncompahgre River near Ridgway, where the gauge shows 2.27 ft.
It is 3.53 ft below the flood stage of 5.80 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.64 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.24 ft – 2.44 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.54 ftJune 5, 2010
- Forecast peak
- 3.64 ftThursday, October 22 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 5.80 ft.
What happens at each level
- 12.60 ft
- Water will rise to the base of the County Road 24 Bridge 2.4 miles northeast of Ridgway.
- 11.00 ft
- Water will inundate sections of Highway 550 near Dexter Creek.
- 10.00 ft
- Water will move into the residential area near Dexter Creek.
- 9.00 ft
- Water will affect the KOA campground on County Road 23 at Portland.
- 8.00 ft
- Water will affect some houses and outbuildings along the river above Ridgway Dam.
- 7.00 ft
- Considerable agricultural flooding can be expected near Orvis Hot Springs.
- 6.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding can be excpected near Orvis Hot Springs.
- 2.27 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 | 5.54 ft | June 5, 2010 |
| 2 | 5.43 ft | August 10, 2005 |
| 3 | 5.29 ft | June 18, 2008 |
| 4 | 5.20 ft | June 6, 2011 |
| 5 | 5.09 ft | August 12, 2024 |
| 6 | 5.05 ft | May 29, 2003 |
| 7 | 5.01 ft | May 17, 2009 |
| 8 | 5.01 ft | June 5, 2016 |
| 9 | 4.93 ft | June 11, 2015 |
| 10 | 4.91 ft | June 1, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Uncompahgre River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncompahgre River near OurayRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 94.2 cfs | High | −7.8 cfs | 10 mi |
| Uncompahgre River below Ridgway ReservoirRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 1.93 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Uncompahgre River at ColonaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 3.63 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Uncompahgre River at DeltaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 527 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 43 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Creek near RidgwayRiver gauge, Dallas Creek | 2.80 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 0.8 mi |
| Ridgway ReservoirReservoir | 6,851.09 ft | Normal | 2.7 mi | |
| Ridgway Reservoir near RidgwayReservoir, Ridgway Reservoir | 67,230 acre‑ft | High | +180 acre‑ft | 3.7 mi |
| Silver Jack Reservoir near CimarronReservoir, Silver Jack Reservoir | 8,860.75 ft | High | +0.27 ft | 12 mi |
| Cimarron River near CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 1.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Cimarron River below Cimarron Creek at CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 33.8 cfs | Normal | +0.9 cfs | 21 mi |
| Morrow Point ReservoirReservoir | 7,149.72 ft | Normal | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Uncompahgre River near Ridgway?
The official flood stage is 5.80 ft. The level is currently 3.53 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 Uncompahgre River near Ridgway today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Uncompahgre River near Ridgway rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Uncompahgre River near Ridgway normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Uncompahgre River near Ridgway?
The highest level on record is 5.54 ft on June 5, 2010.
Is Uncompahgre River near Ridgway expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.64 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09146200(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.18388, -107.74589(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 | 2.27 ft | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 114 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Uncompahgre River near Ridgway (usgs:09146200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/uncompahgre-river-near-ridgway
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