River stage
State Line, Colorado River
- River level
- 3.19 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.45 ft
- Recent high
- 3.71 ft
- Recent low
- 2.20 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CCUC2
- 30-day change
- +0.79 ft
- Average
- 2.77 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.40 ft
In brief
The Colorado River at State Line, CO read 3.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.31 ft below action stage. That is 0.79 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CCUC2
Water 59 °F (15 °C) · 4 °F warmer than normal for this date · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.40 ft | 1957-06-09 |
| 2 | 16.12 ft | 1984-05-27 |
| 3 | 15.32 ft | 1995-06-19 |
| 4 | 15.26 ft | 2011-06-09 |
| 5 | 15.25 ft | 1952-06-09 |
| 6 | 15.02 ft | 1983-06-27 |
| 7 | 14.18 ft | 1958-05-31 |
| 8 | 13.58 ft | 2008-06-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
Some lowland and meadow flooding is possible near Fruita.
- 10.00 ft
minor flooding is expected between Redlands and Loma. Sections of the Riverfront Pedestrian/Bike Trail become inundated with water between Fruita and Loma.
- 12.00 ft
low-land flooding is likely between the Redlands and Loma, multiple sections of the bike path along the Colorado River may be inundated and become impassable. Water levels approach bridge structures along I-70, between Fruita and Loma.
- 14.00 ft
Flooding is likely between the Redlands and Loma.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding at State Line?
No. The Colorado River at State Line is at 3.19 ft, 9.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at State Line?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12.5 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Colorado River has been at State Line?
The highest crest on record is 16.4 ft, on 1957-06-09.
Is the Colorado River high or low right now at State Line?
At 3.19 ft it is higher than 91% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at State Line, Colorado River?
The water temperature at State Line, Colorado River is 59 °F (14.8 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 4 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CCUC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09163500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.