River stage
Avondale, Arkansas River
- River level
- 2.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Recent high
- 4.76 ft
- Recent low
- 2.33 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ADLC2
- 30-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Average
- 2.74 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 10.60 ft
In brief
The Arkansas River at Avondale, CO read 2.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.33 ft below action stage. That is 0.29 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ADLC2
Water 69 °F (20 °C) · 10 °F warmer than normal for this date · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.60 ft | 1999-04-30 |
| 2 | 10.53 ft | 2023-06-22 |
| 3 | 9.49 ft | 2015-05-20 |
| 4 | 9.46 ft | 2013-09-14 |
| 5 | 9.30 ft | 2023-06-13 |
| 6 | 9.19 ft | 2015-05-09 |
| 7 | 8.97 ft | 2024-06-10 |
| 8 | 8.90 ft | 1996-07-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
The river is bankfull near Avondale.
- 7.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
- 10.00 ft
Water begins to flow over dirt roads and agriculture fields to the north of the river. Approaches to Hwy 209 bridge begin to be impacted.
- 12.00 ft
Considerable inundation of agriculture fields and roads to the north of the river. Stretch of U.S. Hwy 50 northwest of Avondale possibly impacted.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Arkansas River flooding at Avondale?
No. The Arkansas River at Avondale is at 2.67 ft, 3.33 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Avondale?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Arkansas River has been at Avondale?
The highest crest on record is 10.6 ft, on 1999-04-30.
Is the Arkansas River high or low right now at Avondale?
At 2.67 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Avondale, Arkansas River?
The water temperature at Avondale, Arkansas River is 69 °F (20.4 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 10 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 3.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ADLC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07109500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.