River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NPTC2
In brief
The Arkansas River at Nepesta, CO read 12.64 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.86 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NPTC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.66 ft | 2023-06-23 |
| 2 | 16.56 ft | 2015-05-21 |
| 3 | 15.92 ft | 2024-06-12 |
| 4 | 15.62 ft | 2019-06-18 |
| 5 | 15.62 ft | 2013-09-14 |
| 6 | 15.52 ft | 2006-08-26 |
| 7 | 15.29 ft | 2010-06-09 |
| 8 | 15.04 ft | 2011-09-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
The river is bankfull. Low lying wetland areas along the channel begin to flood.
Action Stage. Low-lying wetlands are flooded.
Minor Flood. Agricultural lands near Nepesta are flooded.
Moderate Flood. Agricultural lands near Nepesta flood.
Moderate Flood. Agricultural lands near Nepesta flood and the Oxford Ditch works may be damaged.
Major Flood. Waters spill over Nepesta Road near the Nepesta Road Bridge. Major flooding of agricultural lands around Nepesta occurs. The river is entirely out of its channel.
Major Flood. Water impacts homes near Nepesta. The flood plain is inundated..
Major Flood. Water enters the Fowler area.
Major flood. Homes and roads along the river are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Arkansas River at Nepesta is at 12.64 ft, 2.86 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15.5 ft, minor flooding 16.5 ft, moderate flooding 17.5 ft and major flooding 18.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 16.66 ft, on 2023-06-23.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NPTC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07117000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.