Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.65 ft | 2023-06-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Fowler, Arkansas River
- River level
- 10.33 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 13.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 13.50 ft
- Record crest
- 13.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FWLC2
- Record crest
- 13.65 ft
- Flood stage
- 13.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 14.00 ft
- Major flood
- 15.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2023-06-24
In brief
The Arkansas River at Fowler, CO read 10.33 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.67 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FWLC2
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Action Stage. Minor overbank flow occurs in low-lying areas along river channel.
- 13.50 ft
Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
- 14.00 ft
Moderate Flood. Moderate agricultural flooding occurs.
- 15.00 ft
Major Flood. Residential flooding occurs northeast of Rocky Ford.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Arkansas River flooding at Fowler?
No. The Arkansas River at Fowler is at 10.33 ft, 2.67 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fowler?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 13.5 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Arkansas River has been at Fowler?
The highest crest on record is 13.65 ft, on 2023-06-24.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FWLC2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.