Colorado River above Hot Sulphur Springs

1. 10.00 ftMajor, extensive flooding occurs along the Colorado River with structures and highways inundated. Water overtops the railroad tracks near Hot Sulphur Springs.
2. 9.00 ftDebris in the river could block flows at bridges with roads flooded.
3. 8.00 ftModerate flooding occurs with homes and businesses impacted.
4. 7.00 ftFlooding impacts homes next to the river. Widespread lowland flooding also occurs.
5. 6.50 ftOutbuildings near Hot Sulphur Springs flood. Water flows across ranchland 1 mile east of Parshall.
6. 5.00 ftThe river overflows its banks impacting low-lying campgrounds and fields adjacent to the river.
7. 4.50 ftWater begins to affect the lowest areas along the river.

Most recent crests

• May 25, 1984: 5.10 ft
• June 15, 1921: 8.70 ft

• UpstreamColorado River at Granby
• DownstreamColorado River at Kremmling
• Colorado River at Windy Gap
• Fraser River (CO) at Granby
• Williams Fork (CO) at Williams Fork Reservoir
• Williams Fork (CO) at Williams Fork Reservoir
• Willow Creek (CO) at Willow Creek Reservoir
• Willow Creek (CO) at Willow Creek Reservoir
• Colorado River at Granby Reservoir

Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.