River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CNCC2
In brief
The Arkansas River at Canon City, CO read 5.38 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.62 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CNCC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.90 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 2 | 10.56 ft | 2019-06-18 |
| 3 | 10.42 ft | 2015-06-21 |
| 4 | 10.08 ft | 1983-06-27 |
| 5 | 10.05 ft | 1980-06-12 |
| 6 | 10.02 ft | 2024-06-10 |
| 7 | 9.80 ft | 2010-06-07 |
| 8 | 9.78 ft | 1997-06-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
The river is bankfull
Minor flood. Minor overbank flow occurs into low lying areas along river. Water overtops screens at Canon City water supply intake
Moderate Flood. Serious lowland and meadow flooding occurs
Water spills into Centennial Park near 4th Street Bridge
Major Flood. Basements flood in homes near 9th Street Bridge
Water overtops levee along Riverside Drive flooding nearby homes and businesses
Flood waters inundate homes and businesses near 4th Street Bridge
Water rises into Royal Gorge Train Depot parking lot
Water reaches base of 9th Street Bridge and flows into nearby oil distribution complex
Flood waters inundate numerous homes and power plant in western Canon City
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Water 60 °F (16 °C) · 9 °F warmer than normal for this date · -1 °F in 24 hours
No. The Arkansas River at Canon City is at 5.38 ft, 3.62 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
The highest crest on record is 10.9 ft, on 1995-06-18.
The water temperature at Canon City, Arkansas River is 60 °F (15.7 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 9 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.2 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CNCC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07096000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.