Rivers in Colorado
Colorado River near Granby
Below flood stage
1.55ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:40 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 6.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.66 ftTue, Sep 22, 3:00 AM MDT
- Record crest
- 5.76 ft1996
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 9.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 10.00 ftExtensive life-threatening flooding will occur along the Colorado River. U.S. Highway 34 floods north of Granby.
- 9.00 ftMajor flooding occurs with homes and businesses impacted. The railroad tracks at Windy Gap flood.
- 8.00 ftHouses flood north of Granby.
- 7.50 ftAgricultural and pasture lands are inundated. Debris in the river could block flows at bridges.
- 7.00 ftWater flows over U.S. Highway 40 at Windy Gap. Road closures are expected.
- 6.50 ftFloodwaters begin to impact secondary roads. Outbuildings flood north of Granby.
- 6.00 ftWidespread lowland and meadow flooding occurs along the river.
- 5.00 ftWater begins to overflow into low lying areas along the river.
Crest history
64 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 22, 1996 | 5.76 ft |
| 2 | June 18, 2015 | 5.55 ft |
| 3 | June 26, 2011 | 5.47 ft |
| 4 | July 11, 1983 | 5.39 ft |
| 5 | July 1, 1984 | 5.04 ft |
| 6 | June 12, 1997 | 4.89 ft |
| 7 | June 22, 2017 | 4.45 ft |
| 8 | June 22, 2016 | 4.28 ft |
| 9 | July 1, 1973 | 4.25 ft |
| 10 | July 15, 2019 | 4.20 ft |
| 11 | June 21, 1974 | 4.03 ft |
| 12 | July 1, 1998 | 4.02 ft |
| 13 | July 1, 1999 | 4.02 ft |
| 14 | June 25, 1971 | 3.88 ft |
| 15 | August 1, 2014 | 3.78 ft |
| 16 | June 1, 2000 | 3.59 ft |
| 17 | July 3, 1962 | 3.44 ft |
| 18 | July 24, 1995 | 3.30 ft |
| 19 | August 26, 1993 | 3.25 ft |
| 20 | July 2, 1986 | 2.46 ft |
| 21 | June 23, 1952 | 2.10 ft |
| 22 | May 2, 1985 | 2.03 ft |
| 23 | July 23, 2018 | 1.97 ft |
| 24 | May 30, 2020 | 1.95 ft |
| 25 | May 6, 2021 | 1.88 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 6, 2021: 1.88 ft
- May 30, 2020: 1.95 ft
- July 15, 2019: 4.20 ft
- July 23, 2018: 1.97 ft
- June 22, 2017: 4.45 ft
- June 22, 2016: 4.28 ft
- June 18, 2015: 5.55 ft
- August 1, 2014: 3.78 ft
- May 1, 2013: 1.78 ft
- July 5, 2012: 1.70 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations. Stage data may not be available during winter months.
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.