Colorado River near Kremmling

1. 18.00 ftThere is widespread major flooding impacting roads, bridges and buildings near the river.
2. 17.00 ftThere is moderate flooding of ranchland near Kremmling and in Gore Canyon. Some inundation of structures and roads is possible.
3. 15.00 ftThere is considerable bank erosion with flooding of secondary roads possible. There is also significant washing of railroad grade in Gore Canyon.
4. 14.00 ftExpect minor flooding of ranchland adjacent to the river from upstream of Kremmling through Gore Canyon.
5. 13.50 ftThere is considerable inundation into rural lowlands along the river.

Most recent crests

• September 2, 2021: 6.19 ft
• June 2, 2020: 9.69 ft
• July 4, 2019: 11.46 ft
• August 23, 2018: 6.82 ft
• June 9, 2017: 10.73 ft
• June 9, 2016: 11.29 ft
• June 19, 2015: 13.58 ft
• June 1, 2014: 14.21 ft
• May 18, 2013: 7.08 ft
• June 27, 2011: 14.66 ft

• UpstreamColorado River at Hot Sulphur Springs
• DownstreamColorado River at Dotsero
• Muddy Creek (NC CO) at Kremmling
• Muddy Creek (NC CO) at Wolford Mountain Reservoir
• Blue River (CO) at Green Mountain Reservoir
• Williams Fork (CO) at Williams Fork Reservoir
• Williams Fork (CO) at Williams Fork Reservoir
• Blue River (CO) at Green Mountain Reservoir
• Rock Creek
• Piney River at State Bridge

Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.

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.