River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WSVC2
In brief
The Arkansas River at Wellsville, CO read 3.09 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.91 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WSVC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.40 ft | 1995-06-23 |
| 2 | 8.17 ft | 2015-06-20 |
| 3 | 8.12 ft | 1985-06-10 |
| 4 | 8.02 ft | 1980-06-12 |
| 5 | 7.91 ft | 2024-06-09 |
| 6 | 7.81 ft | 2019-06-15 |
| 7 | 7.67 ft | 2010-06-07 |
| 8 | 7.64 ft | 1984-05-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
The river is bankfull in spots.
Rising waters begin to threaten Banderas Bunkhouse Motel and RV sites in Howard. Minor overbank flow into low lying areas along the river begins.
Flood waters begin to inundate Valley Bridge Recreation Site between Howard and Coaldale near mile marker 246. Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
Flood waters rise into Four Seasons RV Park in southeast Salida.
Flood waters rise into low lying areas along US Highway 50.
Serious inundation of low lying areas along US Highway 50 occurs.
Flood waters reach the base of the bridge in Howard and threaten Pleasant Valley RV Park near the bridge.
Flood waters reach the base of the bridge in Cotopaxi.
Flood waters begin to inundate Rincon Recreation Site between Swissvale and Howard just east of mile marker 232.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Arkansas River at Wellsville is at 3.09 ft, 3.91 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
The highest crest on record is 8.4 ft, on 1995-06-23.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WSVC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07093700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.