River stage
Dotsero, Colorado River
- River level
- 1.89 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 2.84 ft
- Recent low
- 1.75 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EGLC2
- 30-day change
- +0.04 ft
- Average
- 2.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.20 ft
In brief
The Colorado River at Dotsero, CO read 1.89 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.61 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EGLC2
Water 57 °F (14 °C) · 6 °F warmer than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.20 ft | 1984-05-25 |
| 2 | 12.64 ft | 2011-06-07 |
| 3 | 12.12 ft | 2014-06-01 |
| 4 | 11.89 ft | 1983-06-27 |
| 5 | 11.56 ft | 1952-06-08 |
| 6 | 11.52 ft | 1997-06-04 |
| 7 | 11.21 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 8 | 11.16 ft | 1957-06-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.10 ft
Small sections of the bike trail between the Shoshone Power Plant and the Hanging Lake Parking area begin to flood.
- 11.50 ft
Expect minor low land flooding along the river. The bike path through Glenwood Canyon is flooded in many sections.
- 12.00 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural and low lying areas between Dotsero and the upper Glenwood Canyon is possible.
- 13.00 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural and low lying areas between Dotsero and the upper Glenwood Canyon is possible. Large portions of the bikepath in Glenwood Canyon are flooded.
- 14.00 ft
Flooding of stilling ponds adjacent to Twin Rivers Village. Flood waters reach yards of some homes in this area.
- 16.00 ft
Houses in the Dotsero community near the Colorado River begin to flood. Sections of South River Road and Buffalo Blvd are likely flooded. Major flooding and damage to agricultural land.
- 16.50 ft
Foot bridge off of Frontage Road of downstream of Dotsero begins to flood.
- 19.20 ft
Major flooding of homes and property. Large portions of Buffalo Blvd and South River Road are under water. Major flooding and erosion in Glenwood Canyon.
- 25.00 ft
Flooding is likely along sections of Interstate 70. Major flooding in communities and along roads near the Colorado River.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding at Dotsero?
No. The Colorado River at Dotsero is at 1.89 ft, 9.61 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Dotsero?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11.5 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Colorado River has been at Dotsero?
The highest crest on record is 14.2 ft, on 1984-05-25.
Is the Colorado River high or low right now at Dotsero?
At 1.89 ft it is higher than 12% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Dotsero, Colorado River?
The water temperature at Dotsero, Colorado River is 57 °F (13.9 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EGLC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09070500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.