River stage
Leadville, Arkansas River
- River level
- 4.33 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 4.73 ft
- Recent low
- 4.25 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LEDC2
- 30-day change
- +0.06 ft
- Average
- 4.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 8.42 ft
In brief
The Arkansas River at Leadville, CO read 4.33 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.17 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LEDC2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.42 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 2 | 8.36 ft | 2024-06-08 |
| 3 | 8.36 ft | 2019-07-02 |
| 4 | 7.84 ft | 2016-06-11 |
| 5 | 7.80 ft | 2011-06-17 |
| 6 | 7.22 ft | 2013-06-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.50 ft
Minor inundation of riparian and meadow areas occurs.
- 9.00 ft
Flood waters begin to affect travel and low property access.
- 10.00 ft
Flood waters begin to impact structures.
- 12.00 ft
Flood waters cause a major impact to travel. Highways and roads are closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Arkansas River flooding at Leadville?
No. The Arkansas River at Leadville is at 4.33 ft, 4.17 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Leadville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8.5 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Arkansas River has been at Leadville?
The highest crest on record is 8.42 ft, on 2015-06-18.
Is the Arkansas River high or low right now at Leadville?
At 4.33 ft it is higher than 40% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LEDC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07081200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.