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SwedenWhite River below Boise Creek, near Rangely water level
River gauge, White River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 344 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.35 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:15 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely reads 2.79 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.21 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.35 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.78 ft and 3.71 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.71 ftJune 8, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 3.35 ftSaturday, October 24 at 05:00 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 8.00 ft, still 5.21 ft away.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.71 ft | June 8, 2011 |
| 2 | 7.71 ft | June 22, 2019 |
| 3 | 6.56 ft | June 9, 2010 |
| 4 | 6.50 ft | May 22, 2008 |
| 5 | 6.49 ft | June 2, 2014 |
| 6 | 6.48 ft | May 26, 2009 |
| 7 | 6.37 ft | June 17, 2023 |
| 8 | 6.16 ft | December 1, 2021 |
| 9 | 6.14 ft | May 24, 2006 |
| 10 | 5.99 ft | June 3, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River above Coal Creek near MeekerRiver gauge, White River | 254 cfs | Low | −12.0 cfs | 41 mi |
| White River near MeekerRiver gauge, White River | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 38 mi |
| White River below MeekerRiver gauge, White River | 338 cfs | Low | −21.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| White River near Watson, UtahRiver gauge, White River | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 35 mi |
| White River below Tabbyune Creek near Soldier SummitRiver gauge, White River | 5.0 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 132 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek near White RiverRiver gauge, Yellow Creek | 0.9 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| Corral Gulch near RangelyRiver gauge, Corral Gulch | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Piceance Creek at White RiverRiver gauge, Piceance Creek | 3.3 cfs | Very low | −0.9 cfs | 19 mi |
| Yampa River at Deerlodge ParkRiver gauge, Yampa River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 19 mi |
| Piceance Creek below Ryan Gulch, near Rio BlancoRiver gauge, Piceance Creek | 2.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Little Snake River near LilyRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 1.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 27 mi |
| Yampa River near MaybellRiver gauge, Yampa River | 2.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.21 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 White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely?
The highest level on record is 7.71 ft on June 8, 2011.
Is White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.35 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09306290(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.17969, -108.56538(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 | 2.79 ft | 2026-10-19 16:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 344 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: White River below Boise Creek, near Rangely (usgs:09306290). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/white-river-below-boise-creek-near-rangely
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