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SwedenWilliams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir water level
River gauge, Williams Fork, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 70.3 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.47 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:28 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir, where the gauge shows 1.33 ft.
It is 5.67 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.47 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.33 ft – 1.47 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.07 ftJune 7, 2010
- Forecast peak
- 1.47 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
- Major flooding occurs with widespread inundation along the river below Williams Fork Reservoir.
- 8.50 ft
- There is considerable flooding along the river downstream of Williams Fork Reservoir.
- 7.00 ft
- The river overflows into nearby meadows downstream.
- 6.00 ft
- High flows begin to impact bottomland.
- 1.33 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.07 ft | June 7, 2010 |
| 2 | 5.91 ft | June 28, 1983 |
| 3 | 5.76 ft | May 30, 2008 |
| 4 | 5.65 ft | July 1, 2011 |
| 5 | 5.52 ft | July 14, 1995 |
| 6 | 5.42 ft | June 23, 1996 |
| 7 | 5.41 ft | June 6, 2014 |
| 8 | 5.25 ft | June 21, 1997 |
| 9 | 5.13 ft | July 1, 1984 |
| 10 | 4.98 ft | June 3, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Williams Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Fork below Steelman CreekRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 0.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Williams Fork above Darling Creek, near LealRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 5.6 cfs | Very low | +0.2 cfs | 19 mi |
| Williams Fork near LealRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 1.43 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Williams Fork near ParshallRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 6.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 2.8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Windy Gap, near GranbyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near KremmlingRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 4.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Green Mountain ReservoirReservoir | 7,826.72 ft | Very low | 12 mi | |
| Colorado River near KremmlingRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 12 mi |
| Blue River below Green Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Blue River | 3.41 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Willow Creek ReservoirReservoir | 8,116.91 ft | Low | 16 mi | |
| Willow Creek below Willow Creek ReservoirRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Fraser River below Crooked Creek at TabernashRiver gauge, Fraser River | 37.6 cfs | Normal | +1.5 cfs | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.67 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 Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 AM MDT, the water level was 1.33 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir rising or falling?
Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir?
The highest level on record is 6.07 ft on June 7, 2010.
Is Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.47 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09038500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.03593, -106.20501(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 | 1.33 ft | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 70.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Williams Fork below Williams Fork Reservoir (usgs:09038500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/williams-fork-below-williams-fork-reservoir
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