Colorado River near Kremmling
Critical Stages
13.5' - Action
15' - Flood
17' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:15 PM MST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.78 ft
Flow: 0.387 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 PM 12/15 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 PM 12/15 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 11 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 2 AM 12/16 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 3 AM 12/16 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 AM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 9 AM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 2 PM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 3 PM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 3.87 | 0.414 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 PM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 PM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 7 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 8 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 9 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 1 AM 12/22 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 2 AM 12/22 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 3 AM 12/22 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 3.86 | 0.411 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 0.405 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 3.83 | 0.402 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 3.81 | 0.396 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 3.79 | 0.39 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 3.78 | 0.387 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 3.76 | 0.382 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 3.75 | 0.379 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 0.376 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 3.73 | 0.373 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 3.71 | 0.368 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.365 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.365 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.365 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.365 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.365 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 3.71 | 0.368 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 3.72 | 0.37 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 0.376 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 3.76 | 0.382 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 3.78 | 0.387 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 3.8 | 0.393 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.83 | 0.402 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 3.85 | 0.408 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.42 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 3.94 | 0.435 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 0.462 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 4.09 | 0.481 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 4.11 | 0.487 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 4.11 | 0.487 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.11 | 0.487 |
18' -
There is widespread major flooding impacting roads, bridges and buildings near the river.
17' -
There is moderate flooding of ranchland near Kremmling and in Gore Canyon. Some inundation of structures and roads is possible.
15' -
There is considerable bank erosion with flooding of secondary roads possible. There is also significant washing of railroad grade in Gore Canyon.
14' -
Expect minor flooding of ranchland adjacent to the river from upstream of Kremmling through Gore Canyon.
13.5' -
There is considerable inundation into rural lowlands along the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 26, 1984 | 16.6 |
| Jul 12, 1983 | 14.91 |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 14.66 |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 14.21 |
| Jun 23, 1996 | 14.09 |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 14.03 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 13.58 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | 13.27 |
| May 23, 1970 | 12.66 |
| May 23, 2008 | 12.61 |
| May 13, 1962 | 12.59 |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 12.5 |
| Jun 27, 2009 | 11.92 |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 11.46 |
| May 11, 1974 | 11.36 |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 11.29 |
| Jun 10, 1986 | 11.03 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 10.73 |
| May 30, 1993 | 10.67 |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 10.64 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
