Rivers in Colorado
Arkansas River at Salida
Below flood stage
2.82ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:15 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 7.43 ft2015
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 13.50 ftMajor Flood. Flood waters are street level at F Street Bridge.
- 10.00 ftMajor Flood. Water threatens homes along the river.
- 9.50 ftModerate Flood. Water begins to flood residential properties in low lying areas upstream of F Street Bridge.
- 9.00 ftModerate Flood. Waters rise into buildings at F Street Bridge.
- 8.50 ftMinor Flood. Water reaches base of F Street Bridge.
- 8.00 ftMinor Flood. Water reaches lowest railroad tracks west of F Street Bridge.
- 7.50 ftAction Stage. Water rises over low spots in path under Highway 291 Bridge.
- 6.00 ftAction Stage. Water rises over the road into a farm near the confluence with the South Fork of the Arkansas River.
- 5.50 ftThe river is bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2024.
Crest history
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 2006.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 18, 2015 | 7.43 ft |
| 2 | June 6, 2010 | 6.97 ft |
| 3 | June 9, 2024 | 6.95 ft |
| 4 | June 15, 2019 | 6.74 ft |
| 5 | June 20, 2008 | 6.52 ft |
| 6 | June 20, 2017 | 6.39 ft |
| 7 | June 4, 2014 | 6.37 ft |
| 8 | July 10, 2011 | 6.28 ft |
| 9 | August 11, 2006 | 5.90 ft |
| 10 | June 27, 2009 | 5.79 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 9, 2024: 6.95 ft
- June 15, 2019: 6.74 ft
- June 20, 2017: 6.39 ft
- June 18, 2015: 7.43 ft
- June 4, 2014: 6.37 ft
- July 10, 2011: 6.28 ft
- June 6, 2010: 6.97 ft
- June 27, 2009: 5.79 ft
- June 20, 2008: 6.52 ft
- August 11, 2006: 5.90 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.