Arkansas River near Leadville
Observed Fri, Sep 25, 9:15 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.42 ft2015
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.50 ft |
- 12.00 ftFlood waters cause a major impact to travel. Highways and roads are closed.
- 10.00 ftFlood waters begin to impact structures.
- 9.00 ftFlood waters begin to affect travel and low property access.
- 8.50 ftMinor inundation of riparian and meadow areas occurs.
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
6 crests on NOAA’s list since 2011.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 18, 2015 | 8.42 ft |
| 2 | June 8, 2024 | 8.36 ft |
| 3 | July 2, 2019 | 8.36 ft |
| 4 | June 11, 2016 | 7.84 ft |
| 5 | June 17, 2011 | 7.80 ft |
| 6 | June 10, 2013 | 7.22 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 8, 2024: 8.36 ft
- July 2, 2019: 8.36 ft
- June 11, 2016: 7.84 ft
- June 18, 2015: 8.42 ft
- June 10, 2013: 7.22 ft
- June 17, 2011: 7.80 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. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months. 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.