River stage
Rangely, White River
- River level
- 2.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Recent high
- 3.11 ft
- Recent low
- 1.39 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WHBC2
- 30-day change
- +0.64 ft
- Average
- 2.15 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 8.45 ft
In brief
The White River at Rangely, CO read 2.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.76 ft below action stage. That is 0.64 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WHBC2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.45 ft | 1984-06-07 |
| 2 | 8.31 ft | 1983-06-27 |
| 3 | 7.71 ft | 2011-06-08 |
| 4 | 7.71 ft | 2019-06-22 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7.15 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 6 | 6.98 ft | 1985-06-10 |
| 7 | 6.96 ft | 2000-06-01 |
| 8 | 6.82 ft | 1986-06-10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Rangely?
No. The White River at Rangely is at 2.74 ft, 4.76 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rangely?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7.5 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Rangely?
The highest crest on record is 8.45 ft, on 1984-06-07.
Is the White River high or low right now at Rangely?
At 2.74 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WHBC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09306290). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.