River stage
Cameo, Colorado River
- River level
- 3.77 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.56 ft
- Recent high
- 4.39 ft
- Recent low
- 3.02 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CAMC2
- 30-day change
- +0.74 ft
- Average
- 3.67 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.40 ft
In brief
The Colorado River at Cameo, CO read 3.77 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.23 ft below action stage. That is 0.74 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CAMC2
Water 58 °F (15 °C) · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.40 ft | 1935-06-16 |
| 2 | 15.40 ft | 1934-05-11 |
| 3 | 14.50 ft | 1952-06-08 |
| 4 | 14.36 ft | 1984-05-26 |
| 5 | 14.20 ft | 1938-06-06 |
| 6 | 14.20 ft | 1957-07-01 |
| 7 | 13.41 ft | 2011-06-07 |
| 8 | 13.33 ft | 1985-06-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
The river is near bankfull in a few places.
- 11.50 ft
Some out-of-bank flow is occurring.
- 12.00 ft
Minor low-land flooding is occurring.
- 12.50 ft
Minor flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural land is occurring.
- 13.50 ft
Portions of W Road in Debeque are flooded and impassable. Moderate low-land flooding is occurring.
- 14.00 ft
Much of Riverbend Park in Palisade is flooded.
- 14.50 ft
Major flooding is occurring.
- 14.90 ft
Water is flowing over the tops of the berms protecting Island Acres State Park in Debeque Canyon. The swimming and fishing ponds are flooded. The campground is also flooded.
- 15.00 ft
Water is approaching residences along the Colorado River north of US 6 along 38 Road. Portions of 38 Road are also flooded.
- 16.80 ft
Low sections of US Highway 6 east of Palisade are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding at Cameo?
No. The Colorado River at Cameo is at 3.77 ft, 8.23 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cameo?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 12.5 ft, moderate flooding 13.5 ft and major flooding 14.5 ft.
What is the highest the Colorado River has been at Cameo?
The highest crest on record is 15.4 ft, on 1935-06-16.
Is the Colorado River high or low right now at Cameo?
At 3.77 ft it is higher than 64% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Cameo, Colorado River?
The water temperature at Cameo, Colorado River is 58 °F (14.6 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS. It has fallen 2.0 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CAMC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09095500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.