Gunnison River at Delta
Critical Stages
9.45' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:15 AM MST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.45 ft
Flow: 0.523 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 5 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 6 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 8 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 9 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 11 AM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 2 PM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 3 PM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 5 PM 12/6 | 1.49 | 0.548 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 PM 12/6 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 PM 12/6 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 PM 12/6 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 AM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 PM 12/7 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 AM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 PM 12/8 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 AM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 PM 12/9 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 AM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 PM 12/10 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 AM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 11 PM 12/11 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 1 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 2 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 3 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 5 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 7 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 8 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| 9 AM 12/12 | 1.48 | 0.541 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 1.45 | 0.523 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 1.45 | 0.523 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 12:15 AM 12/6 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 11:45 PM 12/5 | 1.45 | 0.523 |
| 11:30 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 11:15 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 11:00 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 10:45 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 10:30 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 10:15 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 9:45 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 9:15 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 8:45 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 8:15 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 7:45 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 7:15 PM 12/5 | 1.46 | 0.529 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 6:45 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 6:30 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 6:15 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 1.47 | 0.535 |
17.2' -
US50 bridge flooded and impassable. Devastating flooding in Delta and communities upstream and downstream.
15' -
Major flooding along the Gunnison River through Delta.
14' -
Water reaches bottom of US50 bridge. Moderate flooding in trailer parks and businesses near bridge and agricultural lands upstream and downstream of Delta.
13' -
Flooding is occurring in Four Seasons Inn RV Park and Riverwood Mobile Home Park. Water is nearing the bottom of the US50 Bridge over the Gunnison River. Flood waters near Delta Hardware, Big 'O' Tires and Kentucky Fried Chicken near bridge. Large portions of Confluence Park submerged.
12.5' -
Minor low-land and agricultural flooding likely. Water nears the tops of the berms in Four Seasons Inn RV Park and the Riverwood Mobile Home Park.
12' -
Cabins and boat ramp at the end of Kellogg Street flooded. Confluence Park amphitheater flooded, and hiking, walking trails and picnic areas flooded.
11' -
Flooding of low-lying agricultural land possible. Portions of Confluence Park in the vicinity of the Gunnison River flooded. Some hiking trails near the confluence with the Uncompahgre River covered by water.
10.5' -
River gage site flooded.
10' -
Water reaches the base of the berms in the Four Seasons River Inn RV Park and Riverwood Mobile Home Park. Water nears the top of the berm separating Confluence Park from the Gunnison River. The right river bank across from Confluence Park is flooded.
9.45' -
Flooding of low-lying agricultural land possible upstream of Delta.
8' -
Minor low-land flooding is likely along the banks of the Gunnison River in the vicinity of Delta.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1957 | 13.5 |
| Jun 7, 1984 | 13.15 |
| Jun 26, 1983 | 12.74 |
| May 28, 1993 | 11.39 |
| Jul 4, 1995 | 10.59 |
| May 25, 2017 | 9.89 |
| May 28, 1979 | 9.72 |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 9.41 |
| May 5, 1985 | 9.35 |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 9.27 |
| May 17, 2023 | 9.22 |
| May 22, 2008 | 9.11 |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 8.87 |
| Jun 9, 1997 | 8.64 |
| May 13, 2009 | 8.55 |
| May 17, 1978 | 8.23 |
| May 5, 1982 | 7.96 |
| May 5, 1986 | 7.82 |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 7.66 |
| May 22, 2016 | 7.53 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
